Is a Half Distance Triathlon out of reach for someone who has only raced Sprint or Olympic distance? That question shows up more than almost any other from athletes considering their first Half Distance race.

That's the span this Beginner Full Distance triathlon plan works with: 24 weeks, building from roughly 7.5 hours of training per week up to a peak of about 14.5 hours, before you taper into race week.

Your couch to beginner sprint triathlon training plan will run 12–16 weeks, follow a 3:1 build-to-recovery rhythm, and progressively develop swim, bike, run, and strength across coordinated weekly sessions.