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LIFESTYLE BEGINNER BASE TRIATHLON TRAINING - 12WK (WITH EMAIL COACH SUPPORT) - Paul M. Johnson

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LIFESTYLE BEGINNER BASE TRIATHLON TRAINING - 12WK (WITH 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

12 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

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


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Plan Description

🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Elevate Your Triathlon Journey in 12 Weeks! 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Embark on a transformative 12-week base phase designed exclusively for the Lifestyle Triathlete. Our 3/1 approach (3 weeks of intense training with 1 week of vital recovery), ensures optimal performance gains.


🌟 Your Journey Starts Here:
Begin with a manageable 4-hour commitment in your first week and gradually build up to a peak of 6 hours by week 12. Our structured plans guide you through a seamless progression of functional strength and conditioning, evolving from bodyweight exercises to heavier loads.


🏋️‍♂️ Unlock Your Athletic Potential:
Discover the power of strength training tailored for endurance athletes. Our program follows the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) OPT Model, a 5-phase progressive optimization strategy:

1️⃣ Stabilization Endurance
2️⃣ Strength Endurance
3️⃣ Muscular Development
4️⃣ Maximal Strength
5️⃣ Power


🏊‍♂️🏃‍♂️🚴‍♀️ Comprehensive Endurance Focus:
Immerse yourself in swim drills, jog/run sessions, and cycling base endurance. The program ensures you're well-prepared to transition seamlessly into various forms of endurance training upon completion.

📹 Exclusive Features:

🏊‍♂️ Instructional Video Swimming Drills
🍏 Basic Nutritional Guidance
🏃‍♂️ RPE/Heart Rate Structured Run/Walk Sessions
🚴‍♀️ RPE/Heart Rate Structured Bike Sessions
🏋️‍♀️ Strength Sessions with Detailed Video Instruction*

🌟 Be Triathlon-Ready: Whether you're a first-time triathlete or aiming for the Full Distance Triathlon challenge, our 12-week base phase is your key to success. The final week includes a tempo-based brick endurance session to assess your training and set you on a path to triumph!

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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
Strength x3
01:29:00 00:40:00
Bike x3
01:36:00 01:10:00
Run x2
01:12:00 00:40:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim
01:07:00 00:45:00
Strength
01:29:00 00:40:00
Bike
01:36:00 01:10:00
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 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

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