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Get 70.3 Ready – A 26-Week Beginner Triathlon Plan

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Get 70.3 Ready – A 26-Week Beginner Triathlon Plan

Includes Structured Workouts

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Author

Louise hathaway

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Length

26 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

Get 70.3 Ready is a 26-week beginner-focused triathlon training plan that guides you through the entire process with clarity, balance, and confidence. It’s built for athletes who want to train consistently, understand why they’re doing each session, and arrive on race day feeling prepared, not burnt out or unsure.

Rather than pushing intensity early, this plan focuses on:
- Gradual progression
- Smart endurance
- Clear weekly structure
- Built-in recovery
- Practical fuelling habits

Every week includes guidance to help you train with purpose, not guesswork.
Every phase builds logically toward race day.
And every long session is designed to develop confidence as well as fitness.

This is not an elite plan scaled down for beginners. It’s a beginner-first program, built from the ground up to support athletes through their first triathlon experience or their first step into long-course racing.

💡 WHAT MAKES THIS PLAN DIFFERENT
✔ Beginner-First Design
- This plan assumes you’re learning, not that you already know everything.
- Sessions are explained clearly, pacing is realistic, and progression is steady and achievable.

✔ Balanced Swim, Bike & Run Training
- No single discipline dominates the plan. You’ll build:
- Swim confidence and efficiency
- Bike endurance without boredom or burnout
- Run durability with injury-aware progression
This balance is essential for first-time triathletes.

✔ Structured Endurance That Stays Engaging
- Long sessions are purposeful and varied, using simple structure to keep endurance training mentally engaging without adding unnecessary intensity.
- You build aerobic fitness and learn how to pace, fuel, and focus.

✔ Fueling & Hydration Are Taught, Not Assumed
- Fueling mistakes are one of the biggest reasons first-time athletes struggle on race day.
- This plan introduces fueling gradually and practically, so race-day nutrition feels familiar and manageable.

✔ Recovery Is Built In — On Purpose
- Recovery weeks and lighter days are planned, not accidental. This helps you:
- Stay consistent
- Reduce injury risk
- Absorb training
- Build confidence instead of fatigue

✔ Optional Free Setup & Confidence Check
- If you’re unsure about training zones, you can complete a free Setup & Confidence Check before starting the plan. Email Thrive.Multisport.Coaching@gmail.com to receive a series of 5 emails to get ready to start.

👤 WHO THIS PLAN IS FOR

This plan is ideal if you:
- Are new to triathlon
- Are training for your first 70.3
- Want structure without pressure
- Prefer guidance over guesswork
- Are balancing training with real life

This plan is not designed for elite or highly experienced athletes seeking aggressive intensity.

🧠 THE GOAL OF THIS PLAN
This plan isn’t about chasing perfect numbers or heroic workouts.

It’s about:
-Showing up consistently
- Learning how training should feel
- Building confidence week by week
- Arriving at race day calm, prepared, and proud

If you follow the plan, trust the process, and respect recovery, you’ll be ready, not just to finish, but to enjoy the experience.

Before You Start
This plan assumes you know your basic training zones.
If you don’t, I recommend completing the free Setup & Confidence Check first.
It takes 4–5 days, includes recovery between sessions, and helps you start the plan feeling confident and prepared.

👉 Get the free setup guide by emailing Thrive.Multisport.Coaching@gmail.com and we will send you a series of emails over 5 days to get you ready to start!

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x3
02:36:00 02:20:00
Swim x2
01:50:00 01:00:00
Bike x2
03:25:00 03:30:00
strength x1
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
02:36:00 02:20:00
Swim
01:50:00 01:00:00
Bike
03:25:00 03:30:00
strength
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Training Load By Week


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louise hathaway

Thrive Multisport Coaching

Thrive Multisport coaching offers online triathlon coaching to all levels of athlete anywhere in the world. We have helped athletes complete their first triathlon, first Ironman and even obtained World Qualification.


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