This 36-week advanced Middle Distance Triathlon training plan is engineered to match the exact demands of the Cesenatico course in Italy—so you arrive race-ready and confident.
🌊 Swim (1.9 km) – Open Water Ready
Starting and finishing on the beach, the single-lap sea swim demands technique, pacing, and comfort in ocean conditions. The plan's early focus on swim form and endurance prepares you to stay relaxed and efficient in unpredictable open water. Targeted intervals and drills improve stroke mechanics, sighting, and breathing control for race day performance.
🚴 Bike (90 km) – Flat Speed Meets Climbing Strength
The Cesenatico bike course is unique: a fast, flat opening section gives way to over 40 km of rolling hills with 900 m of elevation gain. Our training plan progressively builds strength and stamina for this challenge:
✔️ Climbing Acceleration Intervals
✔️ Power Sprints and Anaerobic Threshold Sessions
✔️ VO2 Max Intervals for sustained high-output efforts
✔️ Long rides designed to replicate the course profile
By race day, you'll be primed to hammer the flats and stay powerful through every climb in the Romagna hills.
🏃 Run (21 km) – Fast, Flat & Focused
The multi-lap flat run along Cesenatico’s scenic waterfront demands both speed and mental focus. Our plan layers aerobic base building with:
✔️ Threshold training for sustained pace
✔️ High-efficiency brick workouts
✔️ Strategic tapering to ensure fresh legs on race day
Every run session is designed to build your ability to hold goal pace through the finish in Parco di Levante.
💡 Why Athletes Love This Plan
✔️ 36-week progression with clear structure (3:1 work/recovery format)
✔️ Builds from 9.5 to 14.5 hrs/week, perfectly scaled for experienced age-groupers
✔️ Focus on functional and traditional strength for durability and injury resistance
✔️ Includes ATP-PC sprint training to sharpen final kick performance
✔️ Personalized support via email coaching included with purchase
🎯 Ready to race strong in Cesenatico?
Invest in the only Middle Distance Triathlon training plan built for this course. Start your journey today and feel fully prepared for race day in Italy—with expert guidance by your side.
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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.