Showing up to the starting line feeling prepared, confident, and in peak condition? Nothing beats the feeling!
A quality training plan can make that happen–one that takes the guesswork out of your workouts so you can focus on execution and recovery. Whether you’re looking to conquer a full-distance triathlon or want to challenge your speed in a sprint, these plans will get you in peak form for 2025.
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1. Best Strength Training Plan for Triathletes of All Levels
If you
a. want to add strength training into your plan but don’t know where to start,
b. struggle with injury,
c. are looking for a way to organize your strength training in one, cohesive place, or
d. all of the above
then this plan is for you. Coach Steven Moody takes you through eight weeks of structured strength training specifically designed for triathletes. Build muscle across all three disciplines and become a stronger, faster, and more resilient athlete than you were in 2024.
Plus, this training plan is designed with TrainingPeaks Strength, so you can keep all of your training in one place.
- Each exercise is video demo-ed in the app, so you know if you’re doing it right
- Breaks sessions into upper- and lower-body focus and outlines which tri-specific muscle groups you are targeting and why
- Uses the latest TrainingPeaks Strength feature so you can track your progress and keep your training organized
- Includes four 40-minute sessions per week
2. Best Sprint Triathlon Training Plan for Beginners
Ready to take on your first triathlon? This program is designed for athletes with no or little experience who aren’t afraid of a challenge.
Coach Kate Bramley takes you through 8 weeks of gradual progression that includes one to two swimming, cycling, running, and brick (swimming, cycling, and running) workouts per week.
- No experience required (great for beginners!)
- Includes educational notes on training zones, nutrition, and recovery strategies
- Scheduled recovery weeks and off days
- Access to free email correspondence throughout the program
3. Best Winter Prep Training Plan for Improving Your Swim
Got the running and biking down, but need to improve your swim? This training plan is for intermediate and advanced triathletes who want to focus on swimming during the preparation period.
Build your swimming endurance and work on your technical pattern over the course of 16 weeks with this training plan.
- Includes three to four swimming sessions a week, averaging 12,200m throughout the program
- Focuses on building fitness and technical skills
- Best for intermediate to advanced triathletes
- Swim-only plan
4. Best Training Plan for Experienced Triathletes Looking to PR
Race your best-ever full-distance triathlon with this 24-week plan. Designed for experienced triathletes who lead busy lives, this plan averages about ten hours per week of run, swim, and bike workouts.
- Includes unlimited email access to certified coaches
- A typical week consists of two swims, two to three rides, two to three runs, and a day off.
- Designed to get you into PR-shape for a full-distance triathlon
- Weekday workouts are shorter to accommodate a busy lifestyle
5. Best Half-Distance Triathlon Training Plan for Masters Athletes
Designed by exercise physiologist, coach, and masters athlete David Glover, this plan prepares you for a successful half-distance triathlon race finish.
This plan takes masters athletes considerations into the hand, providing two off days per week and a recovery week every other week.
- A typical week includes three swims, three bike workouts, two runs, and one brick workout.
- Designed specifically for masters athletes 55+
- Builds up to 3,000 or meters swimming, three and a half hours biking, and two hours running
- Includes unlimited email access
BONUS: Best Triathlon Training Plan Designed for Women
Designed for female age group triathletes with full-time jobs and other commitments, the goal of this 10-week training plan is to set you up for a full-distance triathlon.
Coach Krista Shultz specializes in coaching and consulting women beginner to intermediate-level triathletes, so know you’re in good hands with this plan.
- A typical week consists of three swims, three bike workouts, three runs, and one brick workout
- Designed with female physiology in mind
- Progresses through one base period and one build period before peaking and tapering
No matter your 2025 goals, achieve them faster, stronger, and with greater confidence by following the right training plan.
