Amsterdam Triathlon Olympic — Training Plan
A 12-week Olympic Distance training plan with swim, bike, run, and brick workouts — tailored for this course's hilly bike, lake swim, and 18°C race-day conditions.
Swim
1500m
lake · allowed wetsuit
Bike
40km · ↑586m
hilly · non-drafting
Run
10km · ↑111m
rolling · road
Training Considerations for This Race
Cold Water Acclimation
Water temp ~12°C — practice in cold water. Controlled breathing on entry is critical. Bring a good full-sleeve wetsuit.
Hill Training Required
Bike course has 586m of climbing. Include weekly hill repeats and practice pacing on climbs.
Brick Workouts Essential
Include weekly bike→run sessions. Your legs will feel like concrete off the bike — brick training teaches your body to handle the transition.
12-Week Training Plan
Get a personalized week-by-week plan with swim, bike, run, and brick workouts — paces and coaching cues tailored for this race.
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