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Global Triathlon Network Presents: How to Structure Your Training

BY Susan Legacki

In GTN’s premier episode of “Triathlon Training Explained,” they investigate reverse versus traditional periodization and how to balance strength work within your overall training plan.

As part of an exciting new partnership between the Global Triathlon Network (GTN) and TrainingPeaks, we’ll be bringing you twice-monthly episodes of the new “Triathlon Training Explained” show, where hosts and former pro triathletes Mark Threlfall and Heather Fell answer your triathlon training questions with the help of TrainingPeaks and industry experts from around the world.

In the first episode, Mark and Heather take a look into how to properly plan various training blocks into your training plan, the ins-and-outs of balancing strength training with your endurance sessions, and the pros and cons of reverse versus traditional periodization:

Triathletes in the know like GTN’s Mark Threlfall and Heather Fell use TrainingPeaks to help plan, track and analyze their training. Dial-in your triathlon training with a free 7-day Premium Trial today!  

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About Susan Legacki

Susan Grant Legacki is the Content Director at TrainingPeaks. The founding editor of LAVA Magazine and a former editor at Triathlete Magazine and Inside Triathlon, Susan is an IRONMAN finisher, Boston Marathon qualifier, USAT Level 1 Triathlon Coach and certified Pilates instructor. When she’s not editing or writing copy about endurance sports, you can usually find her training for them around Boulder, Colo.