# Training Plans **URL:** https://forum.athletica.ai/c/training-coaching/training-plans/31.md [Latest](https://forum.athletica.ai/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.athletica.ai/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.athletica.ai/tags.md) --- ## [About the Training Plans category](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/about-the-training-plans-category/1310)
**Author:** [@MarkB](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/MarkB)\ **Replies:** 0
Discuss and explore training plans tailored for various endurance sports and fitness levels --- ## [Half-Marathon taper week question](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/half-marathon-taper-week-question/4874)
**Author:** [@herbert](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/herbert)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/half-marathon-taper-week-question/4874 "2026-04-15T21:13:15Z")
I do have a half marathon next Sunday. My goal is to get under 2 hours for the 21.1 km Now being in the taper phase I am wondering how useful the 1:45 run on Saturday will be, just the day before the half-marathon??? t… --- ## [XC skiing training plans?](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/xc-skiing-training-plans/4782)
**Author:** [@Daftski909](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/Daftski909)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/xc-skiing-training-plans/4782 "2026-02-27T23:01:23Z")
Hi Marjaana, Thanks for answering my email about xc/nordic skiing training plans. It’s exciting to hear that these are at least in the backend - and I’m looking forward to when they’re fully integrated! In the meantime… --- ## [Fitness decreasing on the long term - something wrong in the training plan?](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/fitness-decreasing-on-the-long-term-something-wrong-in-the-training-plan/4746)
**Author:** [@markusklopf](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/markusklopf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/fitness-decreasing-on-the-long-term-something-wrong-in-the-training-plan/4746 "2026-02-13T21:19:36Z")
Hi everyone, new Athletica user here, just signed up a few weeks ago. I am confused with my training plan. What you see is a running plan with 2 races (one half marathon in fall) and a prio B 10k in June. What is confu… --- ## [Big day Tuesdays?](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/big-day-tuesdays/4716)
**Author:** [@shampton](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/shampton)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 12:39am UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/big-day-tuesdays/4716 "2026-02-06T00:39:41Z")
Have I chosen a setting that makes Tuesdays particularly challenging or is it like this for everyone? I always seem to have a swim, bike, and run. Even with a 2.5 hour brick, Saturdays are actually easier. --- ## [No Test Workouts in Week 1 Triathlon Plan Generation](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/no-test-workouts-in-week-1-triathlon-plan-generation/4626)
**Author:** [@jkbk](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/jkbk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/no-test-workouts-in-week-1-triathlon-plan-generation/4626 "2026-01-21T13:00:32Z")
Hi Athletica Team, Excited to try your app. I created a Beginner Triathlon Plan for Olympic distance. I configured to NOT skip test week during plan generation. However, the first week doesn’t show any test workouts. H… --- ## [Couch to runner long-term plan advice](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/couch-to-runner-long-term-plan-advice/4388)
**Author:** [@Wigster](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/Wigster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2025, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/couch-to-runner-long-term-plan-advice/4388 "2025-11-01T15:32:18Z")
Hi I used to run lots in my 30s, but not race (say 60 km/wk consistently), then came kids etc and I am now 48 and effectively a couch potato. I restarted running about 10 weeks ago, 4 of those with Athletica.ai. I like … --- ## [Long climbs Gravel Race Training Plan?](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/long-climbs-gravel-race-training-plan/3606)
**Author:** [@mtnphotog](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/mtnphotog)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/long-climbs-gravel-race-training-plan/3606 "2025-09-30T16:14:22Z")
Since the training plans are pretty generic in terms of race types, are there suggestions for incorporating specific workouts that better match the type of races I’m doing? Gravel racing with long sustained climbs and su… --- ## [Ironman training: Longest training sessions are too short](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/ironman-training-longest-training-sessions-are-too-short/3866)
**Author:** [@michaelsantee](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/michaelsantee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/ironman-training-longest-training-sessions-are-too-short/3866 "2025-07-10T14:37:22Z")
Hello, FWIW I love Athletica! I should get an affiliate link for how much I recommend it. I’m about 2 months out from my second full-distance Ironman. So far the volume and time per workout feels adequate, however, as … --- ## [Gran Fondo and Half Marathon Training](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/gran-fondo-and-half-marathon-training/3546)
**Author:** [@Andy](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/Andy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/gran-fondo-and-half-marathon-training/3546 "2025-06-07T14:15:16Z")
Hi there. After my priority tri races will be completed in the end of June, I will shift my training focus to build up to a classic cycle event in September, and a Half Marathon in the end of October. What is a sound ap… --- ## [Training Plan Not Preparing Me for Time Trial Event](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/training-plan-not-preparing-me-for-time-trial-event/2977)
**Author:** [@Sloansteddy](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/Sloansteddy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/training-plan-not-preparing-me-for-time-trial-event/2977 "2025-03-05T02:03:05Z")
I’m reviewing my plan and something is not adding up. I have a 21 mile cycling hill climb time trial on my calendar, but my training plan does not seem to be preparing me for it, or am I really missing something. There… --- ## [Adding a 30km race to a run plan](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/adding-a-30km-race-to-a-run-plan/2960)
**Author:** [@garse01](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/garse01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 3:39am UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/adding-a-30km-race-to-a-run-plan/2960 "2025-03-03T03:39:42Z")
Hi! I have been using Athletica since late last year. I’m loving the platform :smile: I have entered a marathon in early July. I’m looking to put together a training plan. The marathon is my A race. For ‘tune up race’s,… --- ## [Changing Workout Plan due to Warning](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/changing-workout-plan-due-to-warning/2894)
**Author:** [@fr0sty](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/fr0sty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/changing-workout-plan-due-to-warning/2894 "2025-02-17T20:42:30Z")
Hello friends, I’m sorry if this has been asked before. I tried to search around the forum, and wasn’t really able to find what I was looking for. Basically right now I have some warnings that I will not have enough fi… --- ## [Same swim sessions over the weekend](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/same-swim-sessions-over-the-weekend/2864)
**Author:** [@holkatriatlonka](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/holkatriatlonka)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/same-swim-sessions-over-the-weekend/2864 "2025-02-13T13:59:40Z")
Hi everyone! I’m curious about the logic behind my plan, as it has scheduled two all-out swim sessions on the same weekend. Given that Saturday already includes some hard efforts and IM-paced efforts on bike, I wouldn’t… --- ## [Season planning questions](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/season-planning-questions/2714)
**Author:** [@holkatriatlonka](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/holkatriatlonka)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/season-planning-questions/2714 "2025-01-19T19:50:33Z")
Hi! I have a question regarding the season planning. I need to manually adjust the phase of the plan. Is there a way to do that? I understand I can just delete workouts or add them to have different load but I think th… --- ## [Training for a marathon this year.. but want to continue to build my bike/swim fitness](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/training-for-a-marathon-this-year-but-want-to-continue-to-build-my-bike-swim-fitness/2177)
**Author:** [@bmccartan](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/bmccartan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2024, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/training-for-a-marathon-this-year-but-want-to-continue-to-build-my-bike-swim-fitness/2177 "2024-12-20T20:10:12Z")
How do I setup my marathon running plan to include bike and swim sessions. Want to continue to improve my bike/swim as I focus on marathon this year. Plan to get back to 140.6 in 2026. So I just select a 140.6 plan w… --- ## [Off-Season planning and best way to program it in Athletica](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/off-season-planning-and-best-way-to-program-it-in-athletica/2472)
**Author:** [@WOZ](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/WOZ)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/off-season-planning-and-best-way-to-program-it-in-athletica/2472 "2024-12-09T23:12:24Z")
Hello, I’m new to the forum and looking for some advice. I’m on 3 months training with Athletica and just finished 3 months running block (took 40s off my 5K PR and 2min 10s off from my 10K PR). I’m very impressed. My ma… --- ## [Best plan for race end of July](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/best-plan-for-race-end-of-july/1816)
**Author:** [@Antonie](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/Antonie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/best-plan-for-race-end-of-july/1816 "2024-07-01T20:06:35Z")
Hi, I will be doing a middle race on July 28th. Last week I did a 1/3 triathlon and coming week an Olympic one as build up. I entered all those in my plan in athletica. Now I end up with taper and recovery weeks before… --- ## [Can I specify which sport for which part of the day when generating a training plan?](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/can-i-specify-which-sport-for-which-part-of-the-day-when-generating-a-training-plan/1534)
**Author:** [@pierre](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/pierre)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2024, 3:34am UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/can-i-specify-which-sport-for-which-part-of-the-day-when-generating-a-training-plan/1534 "2024-04-12T03:34:50Z")
Greetings Athletica Community, When generating a training plan, can I specify a typical weekly training template - let’s say for example: Monday AM is swim recovery Monday PM is strength Tuesday AM is swim hard Tues… --- ## [Low volume vs mid-volume](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/low-volume-vs-mid-volume/705)
**Author:** [@Sean-Hylton](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/Sean-Hylton)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2024, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/low-volume-vs-mid-volume/705 "2024-02-25T18:21:33Z")
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