Leipzig rewards athletes who can produce speed without wasting energy. This 24-week High Performance Amateur Half Distance Triathlon training plan is built for experienced age-group athletes who already have a strong aerobic base and want a more demanding, data-driven build for the flat, fast character of Leipzig.
You begin at 9 hours in week one and progress toward a peak of 14.5 hours in week 19. The 3:1 structure gives you three focused build weeks followed by active recovery, creating room to absorb harder training while preserving consistency. A planned B-race window is included so you can rehearse execution before race day.
The course profile favors sustained output and disciplined pacing. Heart-rate and power-based workouts develop the control needed to hold strong bike intensity across Leipzig’s largely flat terrain, while VO2 max, anaerobic-threshold, power-interval, and ATP-PC sessions add higher-end work for athletes who can handle it. That combination supports both prolonged race effort and the ability to respond to pace changes without turning every session into a maximal effort.
Functional and conventional strength training are integrated to support durability across the build. Swim development includes technical drills, open-water sessions, and detailed instructions that can be viewed on compatible watches. Brick workouts connect cycling fatigue to race-specific running so your pacing remains controlled when the half marathon begins.
Your race preparation also includes three planning tools: the Race Predictor Calculator for estimating potential performance, the Race Pace Strategy Calculator for organizing swim, bike, and run execution, and the Triathlon Fueling Calculator for building a practical nutrition approach.
Personalized email coach support is included throughout the plan when questions arise about pacing, workouts, or race preparation.
Choose this Leipzig Half Distance Triathlon plan if you want a serious age-group program that combines structured endurance work, advanced intensity, strength, race rehearsal, and data-led execution.
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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.