BEGINNER Olympic Triathlon 16 week plan + email access to coach
BEGINNER Olympic Triathlon 16 week plan + email access to coach
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Author
Kyle Johnston
Length
16 Weeks
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
Plan Description
16-Week Olympic Distance Triathlon Training Plan
This 16-week training plan is built for beginner triathletes preparing for an Olympic distance triathlon (1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run).
The longer timeline allows for a gradual build, making it ideal for first-time triathletes or athletes who want more time to develop endurance. Training is structured but flexible, with a steady increase in volume and regular recovery to help you stay healthy and consistent.
You should be able to swim 300–400 m continuously, bike for 45–60 minutes, and run for 25–30 minutes before starting.
Each week includes swim, bike, and run sessions, occasional brick workouts, and a short taper into race week. No advanced equipment is required.
By race day, you’ll be confident, prepared, and ready to finish strong.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Bike
x3
|
03:00:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
02:12:00 | 01:40:00 |
|
Swim
x2
|
00:55:00 | 00:55:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
00:51:00 | 00:30:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
—— | —— |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
03:00:00 | 03:00:00 | |
|
|
02:12:00 | 01:40:00 | |
|
|
00:55:00 | 00:55:00 | |
|
|
00:51:00 | 00:30:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Heart Rate Monitor
- GPS
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