Is This Plan For You?

This 48-week Full Distance Advanced plan by GA Endurance is designed for experienced triathletes targeting peak performance at the Ironman distance.

It is ideal for athletes who already have a strong background in structured training and are ready to commit to a long-term, high-performance system focused on maximizing endurance, efficiency, and race execution across swim, bike, and run.

If you are looking for a complete season-long roadmap that builds from foundational capacity to race-specific excellence, this plan offers a highly detailed, performance-driven pathway.

What You Can Expect

• A complete 48-week structured Full Distance progression from base to peak performance

• Long-term periodization including preparation, base, build, and race phases

• High-level development across swim, bike, and run with precise load management

• Advanced endurance work combined with structured threshold and race-specific sessions

• Bike sessions focused on sustained power output, pacing control, and energy management

• Run sessions designed to build durability, efficiency, and performance under fatigue

• Swim progression including technique refinement, aerobic conditioning, and sustained efforts

• Frequent and structured long sessions to prepare for full distance demands

• Integrated brick sessions to simulate race conditions and fatigue adaptation

• Strategic recovery weeks to support adaptation and prevent overtraining

• Clear, easy-to-follow workouts using power, pace, heart rate, or perceived effort

• Optional strength guidance to support durability, stability, and injury prevention

Coaching & Support

This plan includes Coach Access.

If you have any questions during your training, you can reach out anytime via:

coachsupport@gaendurance.com

Requirements

To start this plan, you should be able to:

• Swim at least 2,000–3,000 meters continuously

• Ride consistently for 3–4 hours

• Run continuously for 75–90 minutes

• Train consistently 5–6 days per week

• Have prior experience with long-distance triathlon training

A GPS watch, heart rate monitor, and bike power meter are strongly recommended for best results.

Final Note

This 48-week advanced full-distance plan is built for athletes who want to maximize their potential over the Ironman distance.

With a full year of structured progression, the focus is on precision, consistency, and intelligent load management. If followed with discipline, this plan will help you build elite-level endurance, refine race execution, and arrive at your target race fully prepared to perform at your highest level.

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