With tropical weather, rolling bike terrain, and a fast, scenic run course, this race demands more than basic preparation. You need a structured plan designed specifically for the unique challenges you'll face.
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Our 36-Week Full Distance Intermediate Triathlon Plan is built to get you across the finish line strong, confident, and race-ready for Taiwan’s tropical conditions.
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🔥 Foundation First: Start with a focused 12-week base phase. Whether you're coming off a long break or just getting serious about distance, this plan builds your aerobic engine from the ground up — no prior base mileage required.
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💪 Strength Matters: Early emphasis on strength training helps you develop power, prevent injury, and prepare your body for long hours under stress. This critical phase also refines your swim mechanics and introduces V02 interval work to sharpen your speed early.
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🌊 24 Weeks to Peak Performance: As you transition into the full-distance phase, training hours gradually build from 7 to 16 per week. You'll work through endurance blocks, tempo sessions, open water swim practices, long brick workouts, and critical race simulations — exactly what you need to excel in Taiwan's warm, humid environment.
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🏋️♂️ Smart Periodization: A 3:1 cycle — three weeks of hard work, followed by a strategic recovery week — ensures consistent gains without burnout. This approach is key for peak adaptation, especially when racing in challenging climates like Penghu.
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📹 Precision and Guidance: Structured bike and run intervals based on Heart Rate/Power, instructional video swim drills, and strength workouts designed for intermediate athletes give you clear targets every step of the way.
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Imagine standing at the Penghu start line, knowing you're fully prepared. You've trained for the two-loop swim, the rolling bridge bike course, and the scenic four-lap run — all under the tropical sun. Your body is conditioned, your mind is focused, and your success is inevitable.
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Make your dream of crushing Full Distance Triathlon Taiwan a reality — Start your journey today!
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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.