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🚴‍♂️BEGINNER LONG DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (TAIWAN - 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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Author

Paul M Johnson - Andiamo²®

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Length

44 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

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Plan Description

The Long Distance Triathlon Taiwan demands a well-rounded and disciplined approach to training—our 44-week Full Distance Triathlon Training Plan is expertly designed to prepare you for every challenge this iconic race presents. From the calm, technical swim in Flowing Lake to the demanding 180 km coastal bike ride and the humid, multi-lap marathon through Taitung City, this plan ensures you build the endurance, strength, and race-day readiness you need.

✅ Comprehensive Swim Preparation: The plan starts with focused swimming technique and endurance work, mirroring the two-lap, calm freshwater swim at Flowing Lake. With swim training starting at 4.5 hours per week and building to 6 hours, including instructional videos, you'll develop the confidence and efficiency essential for fast, safe swimming in a non-tidal environment.

✅ Bike Endurance & Power Development: The 180 km bike course demands sustained power over varied terrain with coastal winds and sun exposure. Our plan’s gradual build from 7.5 to 14 hours weekly includes VO2 interval and threshold training, designed to boost your climbing strength and stamina, enabling you to tackle Taiwan’s rolling terrain and elevation gain without burnout.

✅ Run Endurance & Heat Management: With a four-lap marathon featuring shaded urban and oceanfront sections, this course challenges your endurance in humid conditions. Our run sessions, tailored by Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and heart rate zones, focus on pacing, hydration strategies, and managing heat stress—key for sustaining energy across the marathon’s demanding laps.

✅ Holistic Strength & Conditioning: Strength training sessions crafted specifically for beginner and intermediate Full Distance triathletes support injury prevention and muscular endurance, critical for the long day of racing.

✅ Structured Periodization & Race Simulation: This 44-week plan progresses methodically from base endurance through strength, technique, and high-intensity VO2 interval training. It includes key brick workouts and race-pace simulation to prepare you mentally and physically for race day demands.

🎯 Personalized Email Coach Support ensures you stay motivated and on track, with expert guidance tailored to your progress and needs.

Prepare to race your best Full Distance Triathlon Taiwan with confidence. Take control of your training journey today and invest in the 44WK Full Distance Triathlon Training Plan—your ultimate tool for endurance, speed, and success. Your race, your pace, your plan awaits!

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim x3
01:52:00 01:30:00
Run x3
02:30:00 03:30:00
Bike x2
02:32:00 05:30:00
Strength x1
01:05:00 00:55:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim
01:52:00 01:30:00
Run
02:30:00 03:30:00
Bike
02:32:00 05:30:00
Strength
01:05:00 00:55:00

Training Load By Week


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  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

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Welcome to the Andiamo²® family! We know that considering a triathlon journey is a significant decision, and we're here to support you every step of the way. We're more than just about races; it's about celebrating every moment of your active lifestyle and helping you achieve your personal best.


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