The NC❌ Beginner 24-Week Triathlon Training Plan gives you a full six months of structured, progressive preparation. No rushing, no panic training, and no cutting corners. It is designed for busy everyday athletes who need a realistic pace to build serious endurance, and it scales from a Sprint to an Olympic distance and all the way up to a Half Ironman (70.3).
With 24 weeks you have time to transform your technique, build a genuinely strong aerobic engine, and show up to the start line ready rather than hopeful.
What you get in the plan
Day-by-day calendar: a comprehensive 168-day digital schedule that removes all confusion. Every workout is laid out clearly from day one.
Deep aerobic base building: an extended multiphase structure with a large Foundation and Prep phase before stepping into Capacity, Peak Endurance, and a Race-Ready Taper.
Zone-based efficiency: targeted workouts using a simple 5-zone framework, maximizing your Zone 2 aerobic base so you can go further using less energy.
Comprehensive skill and technique drills: integrated swim and bike sessions designed to fix your stroke, optimize your cadence, and make you more efficient.
Progressive brick and transition training: combined bike-to-run workouts introduced gradually over six months so your legs are fully adapted by race day.
Who it is for
Anyone going from little or no swim background to a Half Ironman. Athletes who want to build without injury rather than cram. People with a race booked far out who would rather start now than wait.
Questions we get
Is six months too long? Not for a 70.3 from a low base. Most triathlon injuries come from ramping volume too fast, and a longer runway is the cheapest insurance there is.
What if I miss two weeks? A 24-week build absorbs that better than any shorter plan. That resilience is the reason to choose it.
Do I need a coach on top of this? No. It is self-guided by design. If you want eyes on your training, look at NC❌ one-on-one coaching instead.
Self-guided triathlon training plans are non-refundable
