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30 Week Full Distance Triathlon | Intermediate (Beg Swim) | Highly Efficient | Free Coach Support

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30 Week Full Distance Triathlon | Intermediate (Beg Swim) | Highly Efficient | Free Coach Support

Includes Structured Workouts

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


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Author

Chris Searle - Efficient Endurance - Free Email Support

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Length

30 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



30-Week Full Distance Triathlon Training Plan


This 30-week training plan is your pathway to peak performance, designed for beginner athletes striving to go faster, feel stronger, and achieve their best result without the risk of overtraining or underperforming.

The Benefits for You



  • Boost Performance: Every session is purpose-driven, designed to improve your endurance, strength, and race-day sharpness.

  • Progress with Purpose: A clear 30-week roadmap, crafted by an experienced coach, helps you develop the endurance, skills, and strategy needed to excel on race day.

  • Confidence on Race Day: Approach race day feeling prepared, strong, and ready to achieve your goals.

Targets of the Plan



  • Improve Overall Endurance: Build the stamina to complete a Full Distance comfortably.

  • Enhance Race Pacing: Develop effective pacing strategies to avoid burnout on race day.

  • Optimize Training Gains: Focus on progressive overload to steadily improve without excessive fatigue.

  • Achieve a Strong Finish: Maintain consistency and confidence through all three disciplines.



Structured Progression



  • Phase 1: Build endurance and set training zones.

  • Phase 2: Increase volume with longer sessions.

  • Phase 3: Develop aerobic efficiency and pacing.

  • Phase 4: Introduce race-pace and threshold training.

  • Phase 5: Race simulations with extended bike and run efforts.

  • Phase 6: Taper and peak for race day.

Who Is This Plan For?



  • Ambitious Athletes: Perfect for beginner athletes ready to take on challenges, improve endurance, and push toward their next level of performance.

  • Focused Competitors: Designed for those committed to maximizing race-day potential, refining their skills, and achieving well-rounded improvement across all triathlon disciplines.

  • Developing Swimmers: Ideal for athletes expecting to be in the final third of the swim pack.

This Plan Is Ideal for Athletes Who Can:



  • Swim consistently between 2:30 and 3:30 per 100 meters.

  • Cycle comfortably for 2 hours.

  • Run for an hour and a half.

What You Get



  • 6–8 sessions per week, including endurance, speed, and race-specific workouts.

  • 2 Swim Sessions: Focused on developing technique and building endurance.

  • 2 Bike Sessions: Targeting endurance and race-specific intensity.

  • 2 Run Sessions: Designed for stamina and confidence.

  • 1 Strength Session: Enhancing overall athleticism and injury resilience.

  • 1-2 Rest Days: Crucial for recovery and recharging.

Why This Plan Works



  • Optimized Workouts: Sessions tailored to power and pace zones for targeted improvement.

  • Smartwatch Integration: Sync with your smartwatch for live tracking and feedback.

  • Expert Support: Receive personal email guidance throughout your training.

  • Purpose-Driven Sessions: Every workout contributes to overall race readiness.


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Start Your Journey


Imagine crossing the finish line of your Full Distance triathlon, knowing you’ve trained with purpose and pushed your limits. Join us, and this will be you!

How it Works

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x3
04:42:00 06:00:00
Other x3
00:02:00 00:15:00
Day Off x2
—— ——
Run x2
02:05:00 02:15:00
Swim x2
02:06:00 01:45:00
strength x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
04:42:00 06:00:00
Other
00:02:00 00:15:00
Day Off
—— ——
Run
02:05:00 02:15:00
Swim
02:06:00 01:45:00
strength
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

Chris Searle

Efficient Endurance

At Efficient Endurance, we are committed to assisting individuals in elevating their running, cycling, and swimming capabilities. We offer professional, detailed technique and endurance coaching services to help you in your journey.


  • This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
  • Access your training plan anywhere on the TrainingPeaks mobile and desktop apps.
  • Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
  • Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
  • 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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