Is This Plan For You?
This 24-week Full Distance Beginner plan by GA Endurance is built for athletes who want to prepare for their first full-distance triathlon with a structured and focused approach within a limited timeframe.
It is ideal for athletes who already have a basic endurance foundation and are ready to commit to a more concentrated and consistent training progression.
If you are looking for a direct and efficient pathway to race-day readiness, this plan provides a clear and performance-oriented solution.
What You Can Expect
• A complete 24-week structured progression for Full Distance Beginner athletes
• Progressive and time-efficient training load with reduced base duration
• Balanced development across swim, bike, and run disciplines
• Strong emphasis on aerobic conditioning and consistency
• Long sessions progressing more directly toward race demands
• Controlled intensity with focus on aerobic and sub-threshold efforts
• Bike sessions focused on pacing and efficiency
• Run sessions designed to maintain durability under increasing load
• Swim sessions combining technique and endurance development
• Regular and structured brick sessions for race-specific adaptation
• Emphasis on recovery within a more demanding progression
• Clear, easy-to-follow workouts using power, pace, heart rate, or perceived effort
• Optional strength guidance to support durability and injury prevention
Coaching & Support
This plan includes Coach Access.
For any questions or guidance during your training, you can reach out anytime:
coachsupport@gaendurance.com
Requirements
To begin this plan, you should be able to:
• Swim at least 1,000–2,000 meters continuously
• Ride comfortably for 2–3 hours
• Run continuously for 45–60 minutes
• Train consistently 4–6 days per week
• Have prior structured training experience
For best results, the use of a GPS watch, heart rate monitor, and bike power meter is strongly recommended.
Final Note
This 24-week Full Distance Beginner plan is designed for athletes who are ready to commit to a focused and efficient build toward race day.
With a more direct progression, the emphasis shifts toward consistency, resilience, and race-specific preparation. When executed with discipline, this plan will prepare you to successfully complete your first full-distance triathlon.
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I’m Goksen Cinar, MSc, a sports scientist, national team coach, and founder of GA Endurance. With 25+ years of experience and more than 2,000 athletes coached, I combine sports science, data analysis, and practical endurance coaching. I’m a 4-time IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship qualifier and 4-time full-distance IRONMAN finisher, providing full-time coaching built around each athlete’s goals and life.My coaching philosophy begins with the individual.