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🏅 18WK LIFESTYLE INTERMEDIATE - COUCH TO OLYMPIC DISTANCE W/EMAIL COACH SUPPORT - PAUL M JOHNSON

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🏅 18WK LIFESTYLE INTERMEDIATE - COUCH TO OLYMPIC DISTANCE W/EMAIL COACH SUPPORT - PAUL M JOHNSON

Includes Structured Workouts

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


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Author

Paul M Johnson - Andiamo²®

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Length

18 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

🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ From Couch to Olympic Triathlon – The Smart Comeback Plan 🏃‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏊‍♀️

Maybe life got in the way. Maybe you've been off the race course for a while. But now you’re ready to return—with more intention, structure, and focus than ever before.

Introducing the 18-Week Olympic Triathlon Plan—Perfect for the Lifestyle Intermediate Triathlete Starting Fresh 🏅

This isn’t a beginner plan. It’s built for those who’ve raced before, know the basics, but need a smart, progressive way to go from inactive (or inconsistent) to Olympic triathlon–ready. It meets you where you are—and helps you rebuild with purpose.

🔥 Why This Comeback Plan Works
1️⃣ Structured & Synced Workouts
Take the guesswork out of training. Each session is pre-built and syncs directly to your compatible smart-device. Just hit start and follow the plan.

2️⃣ Heart Rate–Based Training
Get back in shape safely and efficiently. Workouts are based on your heart rate zones, so you’re always training at the right intensity for recovery, endurance, or speed.

3️⃣ Gradual Progression, Built to Peak
We start with strength and form, then slowly add volume and intensity. By race day, your fitness will be sharp and your confidence high.

4️⃣ 3:1 Periodization for Sustainability
Every three weeks of training is followed by a lower-intensity recovery week. This keeps you progressing while reducing burnout and injury risk.

5️⃣ All-Around Triathlon Support
Improve every discipline with resources like:

Swim drill videos for smoother technique

Bike workouts that rebuild aerobic power

Run sessions to regain rhythm and pacing

Strength training made for triathletes returning to form

6️⃣ Brick Workouts That Prepare You for Race Day
Start with short, low-pressure bricks and build to full race simulations—helping your body adapt to the unique demands of triathlon transitions.

🏆 Your Comeback Starts Here
Whether it’s been months or years since your last race, this plan helps you train smarter—not just harder. With the right balance of structure, recovery, and progression, you’ll go from the couch to confidently completing an Olympic triathlon.

✅ Ready to return stronger? Start your 18-week comeback today.

🚀 Your next finish line is waiting.


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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim x3
01:07:00 00:45:00
Bike x3
02:09:00 01:19:00
Strength x2
01:24:00 00:55:00
Run x2
01:12:00 00:40:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim
01:07:00 00:45:00
Bike
02:09:00 01:19:00
Strength
01:24:00 00:55:00
Run
01:12:00 00:40:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

All supported devices

- Paul M Johnson -

Andiamo²®

Welcome to the Andiamo²® family! We know that considering a triathlon journey is a significant decision, and we're here to support you every step of the way. We're more than just about races; it's about celebrating every moment of your active lifestyle and helping you achieve your personal best.


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  • 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

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