Is This Plan For You?
This 20-week Full Distance Beginner Maintenance plan by GA Endurance is built for athletes who want to maintain their fitness while allowing flexibility and recovery within their training schedule.
It is ideal for athletes who already have a solid endurance base and want to preserve consistency without entering a demanding training phase.
If you are looking for a structured yet flexible way to stay fit and ready, this plan provides a clear and performance-oriented solution.
What You Can Expect
• A complete 20-week structured Maintenance phase for Full Distance Beginner athletes
• Moderate and controlled training load to preserve fitness
• Balanced development across swim, bike, and run
• Emphasis on aerobic conditioning and efficiency
• Short-to-moderate long sessions to maintain endurance
• Limited intensity with focus on consistency
• Bike sessions focused on steady effort and rhythm
• Run sessions designed to maintain durability
• Swim sessions combining technique and aerobic work
• Light brick sessions to maintain coordination
• Strong focus on recovery and sustainability
• Clear, easy-to-follow workouts using power, pace, heart rate, or perceived effort
• Optional strength guidance
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 750–1,500 meters continuously
• Ride comfortably for 90–120 minutes
• Run continuously for 30–45 minutes
• Train consistently 4–5 days per week
For best results, the use of a GPS watch, heart rate monitor, and bike power meter is strongly recommended.
Final Note
This 20-week Maintenance plan is designed to help you stay consistent, balanced, and ready for future progression.
With a controlled and sustainable structure, the focus is on maintaining fitness without unnecessary fatigue.
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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.