Whether you're eyeing your first 70.3 or you're a seasoned Masters athlete looking to PR, this 36-week training plan is your roadmap to peak performance on race day.
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Why This Plan Elevates Your Switzerland Race Experience
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Switzerland’s Half Distance Triathlon is no ordinary event—it's a course defined by pristine waters, alpine climbs, and a run through a medieval city complete with the legendary Stairway to Heaven. To conquer this, your training must be as demanding and rewarding as the race itself.
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✅ Heart Rate & Power-Based Training – Maximize your performance with workouts designed to sync seamlessly with Garmin and similar devices.
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✅ Progressive 3:1 Periodization – Built-in recovery weeks ensure long-term gains without burnout.
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✅ Masters-Focused Strength Training – Boost power, reduce injury risk, and build the durability needed for tough climbs and descents.
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✅ Integrated Swim Drills with Video Guidance – Improve technique for the one-loop clockwise swim in Obersee.
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✅ Race-Specific Brick Workouts – Dial in your transitions and pacing for the hilly Swiss terrain.
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✅ VO2 Max Intervals & Threshold Sessions – Build the engine you need for a fast, controlled finish.
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Train for the Course You'll Race
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Your program is tailored to prepare you for:
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💧 Swim – One-loop, 1.9 km swim in cool Alpine waters; wetsuit ready.
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🚵 Bike – 90 km of stunning Swiss climbs and descents; power and pacing are key.
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🏃 Run – A 21.1 km scenic challenge featuring cobblestones, lake paths, and 112 legendary steps.
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Plan Breakdown at a Glance
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📅 Duration: 36 weeks
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🕒 Weekly Training Time: Starts at 7.5 hours, peaks at 12 hours
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Workouts Included
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💪 82 Strength Sessions
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🏊 135 Swim Sessions
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🚴 120 Bike Sessions
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🏃 98 Run Sessions
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Built for Masters Triathletes 40+
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This is more than a plan—it's a complete system designed with science-backed strategies to help you train smarter, race stronger, and achieve your personal best.
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Train with Purpose. Race with Power.
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🔥 Start your journey today and prepare to conquer the Half Distance Triathlon Switzerland like never before. Your best race is ahead. Are you ready?
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Every level. Every Training Plan. One simple price: just $6 a week—and the plan is yours to keep and reuse forever. Welcome to the Andiamo²® family, where your goals, lifestyle, and personal best come first. Based in Austin, Texas, we offer in-person and remote triathlon coaching plus structured training plans that give every workout a clear purpose. Whether you’re preparing for your first race or your next breakthrough, you’ll have experienced guidance every step of the way.