This 36-week Full Distance Triathlon training plan is built specifically for competitive Masters athletes (age 40+) preparing for the challenging Full Distanced Triathlon Leeds course. With 3.8 km of open water swimming, 180 km of undulating terrain with 2,574 m of climbing, and a marathon through Roundhay Park, this course demands a strategic and science-backed approach to training.
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Our evidence-based program focuses on maximizing your endurance, efficiency, and confidence—while minimizing injury risk—by aligning directly with the physiological and topographical demands of the Full Distance Triathlon Leeds.
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🏁 How This Plan Prepares You for Leeds:
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✅ Swim-Specific Conditioning – Weekly open-water simulation sets and stroke-efficiency drills prepare you for the two-lap swim in calm Waterloo Lake, without the need for a mid-course exit.
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✅ Bike Course Adaptation – Structured long rides with sustained tempo efforts and climbs mirror the three-lap bike course north of Leeds, including elevation challenges like Black Hill Road.
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✅ Run Course Simulation – Three weekly run sessions include track sessions, and marathon-paced segments to reflect the four-lap, 455 m elevation gain run through Roundhay Park and Millennium Square.
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📊 Why This Plan Works:
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✔ Progressive Periodization – A 3:1 training cycle balances overload and recovery, building fitness without burnout.
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✔ Smart Performance Tools – Integrates with Garmin, Wahoo, and smart-device based platforms for tailored insights.
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✔ Precision Metrics – Uses max heart rate (MHR), functional threshold power (FTP), and RPE to target your personal physiological zones.
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✔ Swim Mechanics Focus – Improve catch phase efficiency and bilateral breathing for long-course sustainability.
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✔ Resilience-Driven Strength Workouts – Develop the durability needed to absorb impact over 140.6 miles.
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Plan Structure:
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Phase 1 – Endurance Foundation (12 Weeks):
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🏊 Aerobic base + swim form
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🚴 VO2 max & cadence work
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🏃 Strength & proprioceptive control
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Phase 2 – Race-Specific Build (24 Weeks):
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🏊 Threshold & open-water sessions
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🚴 Long Interval rides lasting over 5 hours
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🏃 Long runs & race-pace brick workouts
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Ready to train with purpose? Gain access to expert coaching support via personalized email and take control of your journey to the Full Distance Triathlon Leeds.
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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.