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Strength-Ready: Triathlete Strength w/ Email Coaching

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Author

Rachel Welsford

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Length

16 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


Learn More about Structured Workouts.

Plan Description

This plan is designed to build strength first, while steadily developing the endurance needed for triathlon training. The program progresses gradually to help athletes improve performance across swim, bike, and run without sacrificing recovery or consistency.

Strength training begins with two full-body sessions per week focused on movement quality, foundational strength, and overall durability. As training progresses, the program advances into three weekly sessions (upper body, lower body, and full body) allowing for increased training volume, greater strength development, and improved sport-specific support for triathlon performance.

Swimming volume progresses from shorter 800m sessions focused on technique, efficiency, and aerobic development, gradually building toward continuous and structured swims up to 2,000m. The goal is to improve both confidence and endurance in the water while maintaining strong mechanics under fatigue.

Cycling starts with easy aerobic rides around 45 minutes to establish a strong endurance base and promote recovery between sessions. Over time, rides become more structured, incorporating intervals, cadence work, and sustained efforts ranging from 45–60 minutes to improve power output, pacing, and overall bike fitness.

Running begins with manageable 4 km efforts to develop consistency and durability while reducing injury risk. Distances and workload progressively increase toward 10 km runs, helping athletes build aerobic endurance, running economy, and confidence over longer efforts.

Overall, this program is built around progressive overload, balanced recovery, and long-term development while creating stronger, more resilient athletes who can improve both strength and triathlon performance simultaneously.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
strength x3
02:39:00 01:00:00
Swim x1
00:30:00 00:54:00
Bike x1
00:51:00 01:00:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Run x1
00:41:00 01:07:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
strength
02:39:00 01:00:00
Swim
00:30:00 00:54:00
Bike
00:51:00 01:00:00
Day Off
—— ——
Run
00:41:00 01:07:00

Training Load By Week


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Rachel Welsford

Rapid Snail Racing

Our triathlon coaching is designed to take you from where you are now to where you want to be—fitter, faster, and ready for race day. You’ll get a fully customized training plan built around your goals, fitness level, and schedule, covering swim, bike, and run, plus strength, nutrition, and recovery guidance. We track your progress closely with regular check-ins, performance reviews, and plan adjustments so you’re always moving forward


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  • Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
  • Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
  • If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More

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