DIY Triathlon Training Plans: Professional Results Without the Price Tag

August 4, 202510 min readingTraining plans

Creating your own triathlon training plan doesn't have to be guesswork. Learn the proven methodologies used by professional coaches to design periodized training plans that deliver results. This comprehensive guide reveals the systematic approach to self-coaching that has helped thousands of athletes achieve their racing goals.

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The Science of Training Plan Design

Effective triathlon training isn't about random workouts—it's about systematic progression based on exercise physiology principles. Professional coaches use these same methodologies that you can learn and apply to your own training.

Periodization Principles

Macrocycles (Season Planning)

16-52 week periods focusing on specific goals and race dates

Mesocycles (Training Blocks)

3-8 week phases targeting specific adaptations

Microcycles (Weekly Structure)

7-14 day cycles balancing stress and recovery

Progressive Overload

Volume Progression

Gradual increase in training duration and frequency

Intensity Development

Systematic progression through training zones

Specificity Principle

Increasing race-specific training as event approaches

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