Off-road triathlon is a multi-disciplinary endurance sport consisting of swimming, mountain biking and trail running sections.
The accepted format is to swim first, then cycle, then run, but there are races that vary the sequence and also the standardised distances of each.
The 4 most common race distances are: (from shortest to longest)
In order to make it easier it choose the correct training plan for you, we categorise along 3 variables:
We split our training plans based on training hours available to the athlete.
The categories are Novice, Intermediate and Advanced.
Novice – 4 to 8 hours of training per week
Intermediate – 9 to 13 hours of training per week
Advanced – 14 or more hours of training per week
The second variable is race distance:
Xterra Sprint Distance – 500m swim, 15km mountain bike and 5km trail run
Xterra Standard Distance – 1.5km swim, 30km mountain bike and 11km trail run
Swim training zones are expressed in send-off times or paces.
Cycling training zones are expressed in percentage of max heart rate (%MHR), percentage of threshold heart rate (%THR) and % of functional threshold power (%FTP).
Running training zones are expressed in percentage of max heart rate (%MHR), percentage of threshold heart rate (%THR) and percentage of threshold pace (%TPace).
Our Xterra Sprint Triathlon training plans include a Core Strength and Flexibility training plan.
You also get access to our FREE training tools that will help you accurately calculate your training zones. The training plan, therefore, will be adapted to your current fitness levels.
To view our TrainingPeaks based Xterra Sprint Triathlon Training Plans click on the link below.
Training plans for athletes training between 4 and 8 hours per week.
Training plans for athletes training between 9 and 13 hours per week.
Training plans for athletes training more than 14 hours per week.
Our Xterra Standard Triathlon training plans include a Core Strength and Flexibility training plan.
You also get access to our FREE training tools that will help you accurately calculate your training zones. The training plan, therefore, will be adapted to your current fitness levels.
To view our TrainingPeaks based Xterra Triathlon Training Plans click on the link below.
Training plans for athletes training between 4 and 8 hours per week.
Training plans for athletes training between 9 and 13 hours per week.
Training plans for athletes training more than 14 hours per week.
