How to build your own triathlon training plan
A coach is a great investment, but you can also create your own programme if armed with the right tools. Here’s how…
Training plans
Whatever your standard, ability, goal and time available, we have a training plan for you.
Use this guide to our Triathlon Training Plans where Helen Webster points you in the direction of the best free training plan for you: from beginner to advanced, supersprint to Ironman, whether you want to improve your swim, bike or run, or all three.
Free 8-week sprint triathlon training plan
Racing a sprint-distance tri this season? Then you need our expert advice and eight-week sprint triathlon training plan to help guide you to the finish line
Free 6-month Olympic-distance triathlon training plan
This six-month standard-distance triathlon training plan is for athletes planning to do a standard-distance triathlon and training around four times a week, between seven to eight hours.
Free swimrun training plan
Inspired to try swimrun? Make sure you are fully prepared for the sprint distance with this 12 week training plan from endurance sport coach Nicolas Remires.
Free triathlon training plans for beginners
Choose from a selection of beginner-friendly triathlon training plans to prep for racing and build fitness in the off-season.
Free 6-month Olympic-distance training plan for beginners
Prepare for your Olympic-distance triathlon with this free six-month plan written by an expert coach
Free 6-month Ironman base training plan
Your Ironman may be a dot on the horizon, but now’s the time to lay some swim/bike/run foundations. Here’s Dermott Hayes with his six-month base plan for iron-distance
Free Olympic distance training plans
Got an Olympic distance triathlon in the diary? Pick from one of our free training plans to get race-ready
Free 6-week Olympic-distance training plan
Racing an Olympic distance soon but short on training hours? Then follow our six-week plan for the time-crunched athlete
Free 12-week Ironman training plan
Entered an Ironman and feeling ill-equipped with just three months to go? Here’s a free downloadable 12-week Ironman training plan that will help
Free 8-week strength building training plan for triathletes
It’s simple really – add strength training to your sessions to get faster! Here’s the plan that will keep you race strong.
Dave Scott’s strength and conditioning training plan for triathletes
Designed to fit around a busy schedule with minimal equipment, these exercises come highly recommended by the most successful Ironman athlete ever
Free 8-week duathlon training plan
This 8 week training plan is intended for individuals already exercising and wanting an introduction plan for a standard-distance duathlon (10km run/40km bike/5km run).
Free half-Ironman training plans
Moving up to a middle-distance triathlon and want some help with your training? Here’s all the advice you need plus two free training plans…
Free 8-week 70.3 training plan
Racing middle distance triathlon in a few months? Want to smash your PB? Then follow our eight-week plan to reach the finish line faster
Free 6-month Ironman training plan that’s simple to use
With bricks, race-pace efforts, open-water swims and the tapering period, this 6-month, easy-to-follow Ironman training plan will take you up to your big Ironman race day in optimum condition
Free 12-week half-Ironman training plan
Want to master the middle-distance triathlon, commonly known as the 70.3 or half-Ironman? Dermott Hayes has a 70.3 training plan that’ll help ensure you’re race ready…
Free 12-month Ironman training plan
Been inspired to attempt your first full Ironman-distance race but unsure where to start? Well you won’t go too far wrong with Dermott Hayes’ 12-month Ironman training plan…
Free 8-week supersprint triathlon training plan
Want to try triathlon but don’t know how to start training? This eight-week super-sprint training plan will ease you in and before long you will be addicted to the sport
12-week Ironman peak-phase training plan
Smash out this final three-month block of training to ensure Ironman race-day success with this Ironman peak-phase training plan
What are macro, meso and micro training cycles in triathlon?
When planning your training schedule you might have come across the terms, macro, meso and microcycles. So what are they? And why are they important for your triathlon training? James Witts explains
How to increase training volume
Gradually increasing training volume is crucial to allow the body time to adapt before race season, Greg Whyte explains why…
Free Ironman run training plan
A free 12-week plan to help you nail the marathon leg of an Ironman
Free 8-week off-season training plan that’s adaptable for every level
Want to start the next tri season raring to go? Then this 8 week off-season plan that involves hitting the bike and run trails will have huge form and fitness benefits
