Is This Plan For You?
This 16-week Full Distance Beginner Maintenance plan by GA Endurance is built for athletes who want to maintain fitness during a medium-term transition period.
It is ideal for athletes who want to stay active, consistent, and ready without committing to a demanding progression.
If you are looking for a controlled and efficient way to maintain performance, this plan provides a clear solution.
What You Can Expect
• A complete 16-week Maintenance phase
• Moderate training load for fitness preservation
• Balanced swim, bike, and run structure
• Aerobic-focused sessions with limited intensity
• Short-to-moderate long sessions
• Consistent but low-stress brick sessions
• Emphasis on recovery and sustainability
• Clear workouts using power, pace, HR, or effort
• Optional strength guidance
Coaching & Support
This plan includes Coach Access.
coachsupport@gaendurance.com
Requirements
• Swim 750–1,500m
• Ride 90–120 min
• Run 30–45 min
• Train 4–5 days/week
Final Note
This 16-week plan keeps you consistent, healthy, and ready for future training blocks.
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Goksen Cinar, MSc, is a sports scientist, national team coach, and founder of GA Endurance. With more than 25 years of coaching experience, he combines sports science, endurance coaching, and data-driven methodology to help athletes achieve sustainable performance improvements. He is a 4-time Ironman 70.3 World Championship qualifier and 4-time full-distance Ironman finisher.