Preparing for the Full Distance Triathlon Switzerland-Thun is about more than just finishing—it’s about showing up ready to meet the demands of one of Europe’s most stunning and challenging courses with confidence, resilience, and clarity.
This six-month intermediate plan is thoughtfully built for athletes who already have a foundation and are now ready to go deeper—into the kind of structured, intentional training that transforms potential into performance.
What to Expect in Thun:
Swim: 3.8 km in the glacial waters of Lake Thun—two-loop course with an Australian exit, typically wetsuit-legal
Bike: 180 km of scenic but demanding terrain—technical descents, long climbs, and ~2,000 m of total elevation gain
Run: 42.2 km along Lake Thun and through the city—flat, multi-loop route across both paved and gravel paths
🧭 How This Plan Prepares You, Step by Step:
🌀 Progressive Structure with Purpose
✔️ Periodization follows a 3-week build / 1-week recovery rhythm
✔️ Weekly training gradually increases from 8 to 16 hours
✔️ Designed to promote adaptation—not just volume
🌊 Open Water Confidence
✔️ Swim workouts reflect real race conditions—cool water, long sets, sighting skills
✔️ Technique-focused drills paired with video instruction
⛰️ Bike Strength for Elevation and Efficiency
✔️ Intervals based on power and heart rate to simulate Thun’s varied terrain
✔️ Specific sessions for sustained climbing and technical handling
🦶 Run Durability and Discipline
✔️ Brick workouts build your ability to run well off the bike
✔️ VO2 max, tempo, and race-pace efforts develop resilience and pacing awareness
💬 Support Beyond the Plan
✔️ Email access to a coach for questions and guidance
✔️ AI-generated run gait analysis to help improve efficiency and reduce injury risk
✔️ Strength sessions built for the unique needs of Full Distance triathletes
This plan is designed for athletes with base fitness who are ready to train deliberately. The first week begins with VO2 intervals—not to test you, but to set a tone: progress starts when you step into challenge with structure and support.
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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.