For who
For triathletes training for the swim leg of a sprint triathlon. Ideal for those looking to build swim endurance, sharpen race skills, and improve open water performance.
For who
For triathletes training for the swim leg of a sprint triathlon. Ideal for those looking to build swim endurance, sharpen race skills, and improve open water performance.
Training focus
Balanced workouts that build speed, endurance, and open water confidence, without overloading your triathlon training schedule.
What to expect
Focused pool-based workouts that improve pacing, aerobic capacity, and key triathlon skills like sighting and buoy turns. Includes aerobic sets, short intervals, and drills to get you race-ready.
Equipment you need
You can adjust the equipment to suit your preferences and available gear.
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Step 1
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Step 2
Start your recommended plan or choose the one that fits your goal and schedule.
Step 3
Follow your workouts with clear pacing, intervals, and progress tracking built in.
Step 4
Stay consistent each week, build momentum, and reach your goal with confidence.
Breakdown of distance covered in each heart rate zone per workout.
Preview the structure of this plan with workout names, estimated duration, and distance.
Sprint Tri Foundations
35 min · 2000m
Endurance Base
39 min · 2200m
Stroke Efficiency
35 min · 2000m
Challenge Set I
40 min · 2300m
Double Descend
46 min · 2600m
Endure & Fire
39 min · 2200m
Yellowline Threshold
42 min · 2400m
Challenge Set II
40 min · 2300m
Pace Shift
42 min · 2400m
Threshold Climb
46 min · 2600m
Endurance Flow
44 min · 2500m
Challenge Set III
42 min · 2400m
Shift Gears
40 min · 2300m
Threshold Zone
39 min · 2200m
Endure & Surge
35 min · 2000m
Race-Ready Prep
35 min · 2000m
Sprint Tri Swim
31 min · 1750m
We recommend Strength Gains to pair with this plan — building muscular strength and coordination to support sprint-distance triathlon swims.
Answers to common questions about this plan, equipment, pacing, and getting started.
For triathletes training for the swim leg of a sprint triathlon. Ideal for those looking to build swim endurance, sharpen race skills, and improve open water performance.
Sprint Triathlon
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