Athlete: Beginner Sprint Triathlete
Primary Goal: Complete a sprint triathlon confidently and/or improve upon a previous sprint triathlon performance while developing sustainable swim, bike, and run fitness.
Training availability: 4-8 hours per week, with training load and volume progressing throughout the 12-week plan.
Minimum starting ability:
- Run continuously for 20 minutes
- Swim continuously for 100m
- Comfortable riding a bike for basic aerobic exercise
- Able to train at least 4 days per week
- No previous triathlon experience required
Equipment & Facilities: Access to a bike appropriate for training and racing and regular access to a pool and/or safe open water environment. A power meter, smart trainer, GPS watch, heart-rate monitor, and other performance technology are optional rather than required.