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GA Endurance | Full Distance Beginner | 20 Weeks | Maintenance | Coach Access

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GA Endurance | Full Distance Beginner | 20 Weeks | Maintenance | Coach Access

Includes Structured Workouts

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Author

GA Coaching

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Length

20 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


Learn More about Structured Workouts.

Plan Description

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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How it Works

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim x2
—— ——
Bike x2
04:10:00 04:00:00
Run x2
02:44:00 02:30:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim
—— ——
Bike
04:10:00 04:00:00
Run
02:44:00 02:30:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter
  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

GA Endurance

GA Coaching & Sports Science

Goksen Cinar, MSc, and Ozgur Axaman, combining decades of coaching experience with applied sports science. Both are multiple-time Ironman 70.3 World Championship qualifiers, with extensive full-distance Ironman experience. Their system integrates structured training, data-driven methodology, and real-world coaching to help athletes train with clarity, consistency, and long-term performance focus.


  • This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
  • Access your training plan anywhere on the TrainingPeaks mobile and desktop apps.
  • Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
  • Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
  • Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
  • Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
  • If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More

Refund Policy

This plan is protected by our Refund Policy and may, with the author's approval, be exchanged for a plan of equal value from the same author.

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