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Triathlon & Open Water

Sprint Triathlon

Triathlon • Endurance • 750m

Train smart. Swim strong. Conquer the sprint swim.

17

Workouts

2200

Avg. Metres

39

Avg. Mins

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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.

How to get started

Download DuoSwim, start your first workout, and build momentum this week.

Step 1

Download the app

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Step 2

Choose your plan

Start your recommended plan or choose the one that fits your goal and schedule.

Step 3

Start your workouts

Follow your workouts with clear pacing, intervals, and progress tracking built in.

Step 4

Hit your goal

Stay consistent each week, build momentum, and reach your goal with confidence.

Results you will get

  • Prepare confidently for your sprint triathlon swim
  • Improve pacing, speed, and open water efficiency
  • Master sighting and buoy turning skills
  • Includes challenge sets and a pre-race taper

Testimonials

  • 880 swimmers training with this plan
  • “Dropped 40s off my sprint swim time!” – Amy
  • “This plan made sighting feel natural.” – Emma
  • “First sprint triathlon and I nailed the swim!” – Josh

Distance by intensity zone

Breakdown of distance covered in each heart rate zone per workout.

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Workout structure

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

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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

Dryland

We recommend Strength Gains to pair with this plan — building muscular strength and coordination to support sprint-distance triathlon swims.

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FAQ: All you need to know about Sprint Triathlon

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.

Take your swimming to the next level with DuoSwim

Take your swimming to the next level

A clear, structured path that helps you train with confidence and keep progressing week by week.

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