No other triathlon format is as grueling or demanding as full-distance races, and the Full Distance Triathlon specialty blocks are the last component in the training you need to succeed in these events. Building on the fitness developed in the Base and Build phases, these plans push your paces and distances close to what you’ll target on race day, leaving you ready to perform at your best.

Full Distance Triathlon

After all the hard work you completed in the Base and Build phases, the Full Distance Triathlon specialty plan is the final piece of the puzzle you need to be at your best in these grueling, ultra-long races. The goal of this plan is to top off your real-world fitness and to deliver you to race day fresh, fit, and confident.&nbsp;The low-volume version of this 8-week plan includes 3 to 4 bike workouts, 3 swims, and 3 to 4 runs each week (including a few brick workouts). Total weekly training time across all sports maxes out around 13 hours, depending on your swimming speed. Week 4 offers the chance for some mid-plan recovery, and the last 2 weeks of the plan serve as a taper, reducing volume but maintaining intensity in the leadup to your most important goal event.

Full Distance Triathlon - Low Volume

After all the hard work you completed in the Base and Build phases, the Full Distance Triathlon specialty plan is the final piece of the puzzle you need to be at your best in these grueling, ultra-long races. The goal of this plan is to top off your real-world fitness and to deliver you to race day fresh, fit, and confident.&nbsp;The mid-volume version of this 8-week plan includes 4 to 5 bike workouts, 3 swims, and 3 to 4 runs each week (including a few brick workouts). Total weekly training time across all sports maxes out around 20 hours, depending on your swimming speed. An easier 4th week offers the chance for some mid-plan recovery, and the last 2 weeks of the plan serve as a taper, reducing volume but maintaining intensity in the final leadup to your goal event.

Full Distance Triathlon - Mid Volume

After all the hard work you completed in the Base and Build phases, the Full Distance Triathlon specialty plan is the final piece of the puzzle you need to be at your best in these grueling, ultra-long races. The goal of this plan is to top off your real-world fitness and to deliver you to race day fresh, fit, and confident.&nbsp;The high-volume version of this 8-week plan includes 4 to 5 bike workouts, 4 swims, and 3 to 4 runs each week (including a few brick workouts). Total weekly training time across all sports maxes out around 23 hours, depending on your swimming speed. An easier 4th week offers the chance for some mid-plan recovery, and the last 2 weeks of the plan serve as a taper, reducing volume but maintaining intensity in the final leadup to your goal event.&nbsp;As with all our high-volume plans, this plan is intended for experienced athletes who have plateaued at lower volumes.

Full-Distance Triathlon Training Plans

Full Distance Triathlon (8 Weeks Per Block)

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Full-Distance Triathlon Training Plans

Full Distance Triathlon (8 Weeks Per Block)

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