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Olympic Triathlon

Triathlon • Endurance • 1.5K

25

Workouts

2700

Avg. Meters

47

Avg. Mins

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Triathlon & Open Water

Olympic Triathlon

Triathlon · Endurance · 1.5K

Workouts
25
Avg. metres
2,700
Avg. mins
47
The shape of your trainingDistance / swim
Swim 1: Olympic Tri Foundations, 2,200 metresSwim 2: Building Blocks, 2,200 metresSwim 3: Technique Tune-Up, 2,200 metresSwim 4: Endure & Fire, 2,200 metresSwim 5: Shift Gears, 2,400 metresSwim 6: Challenge Set I, 2,700 metresSwim 7: Skill & Stamina, 2,600 metresSwim 8: Descend & Hold, 2,900 metresSwim 9: Drop Set, 2,800 metresSwim 10: Yellowline Threshold, 2,800 metresSwim 11: Aerobic Boost, 3,000 metresSwim 12: Challenge Set II, 3,200 metresSwim 13: Endurance Flow, 2,600 metresSwim 14: Smooth & Strong, 3,200 metresSwim 15: Pace Progression, 2,800 metresSwim 16: Endure & Surge, 3,100 metresSwim 17: Split Mastery, 3,000 metresSwim 18: Challenge Set III, 3,200 metresSwim 19: Aerobic Mixer, 3,000 metresSwim 20: Threshold Zone, 2,500 metresSwim 21: Endurance Drive, 2,500 metresSwim 22: Split & Hold, 2,600 metresSwim 23: Ultimate Drop Set, 2,400 metresSwim 24: Race Tune-Up, 2,200 metresSwim 25: Olympic Tri Swim, 2,500 metres

First swim

Olympic Tri Foundations

2,200 m 39 min

Mid-plan

Endurance Flow

2,600 m 46 min

Final swim

Olympic Tri Swim

2,500 m 44 min

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For who

For triathletes preparing for the 1.5 km swim in an Olympic-distance triathlon. This pool-based plan includes key open water skills and is ideal for athletes with a solid endurance base.

Training focus

Structured progression that balances intensity, volume, and skill development to get you race-ready for a 1.5K swim.

What to expect

Swim workouts that build aerobic capacity, sharpen technique, and develop open water skills like sighting and buoy turns. Includes endurance sets, threshold efforts, and race simulations.

Equipment you need

You can adjust the equipment to suit your preferences and available gear.

How to get started

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Step 2

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Step 3

Start your workouts

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Step 4

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Workout distance progression

Distances from the first 12 workouts in this plan. See the full workout list below.

Workout structure

Preview the structure of this plan with workout names, estimated duration, and distance.

Olympic Tri Foundations

39 min · 2200m

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Building Blocks

39 min · 2200m

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Technique Tune-Up

39 min · 2200m

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Endure & Fire

39 min · 2200m

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Shift Gears

42 min · 2400m

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Challenge Set I

47 min · 2700m

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Skill & Stamina

46 min · 2600m

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Descend & Hold

51 min · 2900m

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Drop Set

49 min · 2800m

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Yellowline Threshold

49 min · 2800m

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Aerobic Boost

53 min · 3000m

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Challenge Set II

56 min · 3200m

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Endurance Flow

46 min · 2600m

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Smooth & Strong

56 min · 3200m

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Pace Progression

49 min · 2800m

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Endure & Surge

54 min · 3100m

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Split Mastery

53 min · 3000m

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Challenge Set III

56 min · 3200m

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Aerobic Mixer

53 min · 3000m

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Threshold Zone

44 min · 2500m

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Endurance Drive

44 min · 2500m

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Split & Hold

46 min · 2600m

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Ultimate Drop Set

42 min · 2400m

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Race Tune-Up

39 min · 2200m

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Olympic Tri Swim

44 min · 2500m

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Dryland

We recommend Strength Gains to pair with this plan — building strength and mobility to support Olympic-distance swim performance.

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FAQ: All you need to know about Olympic Triathlon

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For triathletes preparing for the 1.5 km swim in an Olympic-distance triathlon. This pool-based plan includes key open water skills and is ideal for athletes with a solid endurance base.

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