A strong full-distance race is built long before the longest training week. For intermediate athletes heading to Great Falls, Montana, the smartest investment may be the 12 weeks spent preparing to train well. This 36-week Full Distance Triathlon plan starts with a dedicated foundation phase, so you don't need established base mileage before beginning. Strength development, aerobic conditioning, swim-technique videos and an introduction to VO2 max intervals lay the groundwork for the more ...