12 WK LIFESTYLE INTERMEDIATE - SPRINT TRIATHLON W/EMAIL COACH SUPPORT - PAUL M. JOHNSON
12 WK LIFESTYLE INTERMEDIATE - SPRINT TRIATHLON W/EMAIL COACH SUPPORT - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
12 Weeks
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Plan Description
Smash Your Sprint Triathlon PR with Our 12-Week Intermediate Training Plan!
Already have some triathlon experience and ready to chase a new PR? The Lifestyle 12-Week Intermediate Sprint Triathlon Training Plan is your next-level roadmap—designed for athletes prepared to take on a higher training load, have maintained their base fitness and compete at peak performance.
This heart rate-based program follows a progressive, science-driven structure that syncs directly to your device—making tracking your sessions seamless and motivating.
Over 12 Weeks, You’ll Get:
✅ Early Phase: Strength & Technique Development – Refine your swim with drill-focused sessions, boost aerobic capacity with endurance work, and kickstart power with VO2 intervals.
✅ Peak Phase: Speed & Race Execution – Target VO2 max, anaerobic threshold, and race-specific endurance to prime your body for high performance.
✅ 3:1 Training Cycle – Three weeks of progressive overload followed by a smart recovery week—perfect for building fitness while avoiding burnout.
✅ Smart Training Progression – Starting at just 3.5 hours/week and peaking near 5, the plan features a competitive four-week build, brick workouts, and a dialed-in taper.
Plan Features to Maximize Your Gains:
🎥 Video-Based Swim Drills – Sharpen your technique with expert instruction.
🚴♂️🏃♀️ Structured Bike & Run Workouts – Powered by heart rate and RPE for personalized performance.
💪 Strength Training with Video Guidance* – Build race-ready strength with exercises tailored for triathletes.
Are you ready to crush your next Sprint Triathlon?
Train smarter, race faster, and reach your goals with a proven plan made for driven athletes.
👉 Sign up today and take the first step toward your new PR!
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Bike
x4
|
02:50:00 | 01:35:00 |
|
Swim
x3
|
01:09:00 | 00:45:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:26:00 | 00:50:00 |
|
Strength
x1
|
00:57:00 | 00:55:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
02:50:00 | 01:35:00 | |
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|
01:09:00 | 00:45:00 | |
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|
01:26:00 | 00:50:00 | |
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00:57:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Heart Rate Monitor
- GPS
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- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
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