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🎯 BEGINNER FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (VITORIA GASTEIZ - SPAIN 2027) - Andiamo²®

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🎯 BEGINNER FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (VITORIA GASTEIZ - SPAIN 2027) - Andiamo²®

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Author

Paul M Johnson - Andiamo²®

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Length

36 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

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Plan Description

Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, offers one of Europe’s most compelling Full Distance Triathlon experiences. With a calm, single-loop 3.8 km swim in Ulibarri-Gamboa Lake, a 180.2 km bike course that winds through the Álava region and along the Camino de Santiago, and a flat, fast 42.2 km run through a crowd-filled city center, this course demands not only endurance but smart, targeted preparation.
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The 36-week Full Distance Triathlon Beginner Training Plan is built to prepare you for exactly these conditions—with a phased approach designed to help athletes over time rather than overwhelm from the start. Whether your goal is simply to finish or to race confidently, this plan helps you develop the skills and aerobic capacity needed for success in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
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✅ Phase 1 – Foundational Training (12 Weeks)
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Build endurance gradually from 4.5 to 6 hours per week
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Master swim fundamentals with video-guided drills
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Establish aerobic base while reducing injury risk
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✅ Phase 2 – Full Distance Triathlon Training (24 Weeks)
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Progressive load increases up to 14.5 hours per week
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Targeted tempo workouts to increase bike power output
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Brick sessions that prepare you for seamless transitions
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Open-water swim simulation techniques that build race-day confidence
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This structure aligns with the demands of the Vitoria-Gasteiz course. The flat terrain and mild temperatures make it fast, but only if your training equips you with durability and discipline. The long bike segment especially requires sustained power and strategic pacing—precisely what this program develops over time.
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📩 Every plan includes direct email support from a certified coach, giving you expert guidance and accountability as you progress.
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Are you ready to train with intention and compete with confidence at Vitoria-Gasteiz?
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👉 Start your 36-week journey today and be fully prepared for race day.
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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim x3
01:42:00 01:30:00
Bike x2
02:19:00 05:30:00
Run x2
02:13:00 03:00:00
Strength x1
01:08:00 00:55:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim
01:42:00 01:30:00
Bike
02:19:00 05:30:00
Run
02:13:00 03:00:00
Strength
01:08:00 00:55:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

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- Paul M Johnson -

Andiamo²®

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.


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