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Work harder and train smarter. Zwift Academy 
Tri identifies your strengths and provides 
structured workouts and training tips 
created by world-class coach Dr. Dan 
Plews. Whether you want to get faster, 
learn more about training, or a combination 
of both, you’ll go farther as a ZA Tri graduate. 

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Zwift Academy Tri is perfect for athletes at any level. Learn how to train effectively while putting your fitness to the test. At the end of the program there are two Finish Line events—one for run and one for ride. We’ll identify your strengths and recommend opportunities to improve with suggested workouts once the program ends. 

Ready to get started? The ZA Tri program includes six structured workouts designed by world-class coach, Dr. Dan Plews. At the end of ZA Tri, there are two Finish Line events. The Finish Line Ride is a 5-minute power test within a 60-minute workout. The Finish Line Run has two options where you run as far as possible in in a fixed amount of time. The short run is 15-minutes, and the long run is 30-minutes. 

If you’re hoping to qualify for the ZA Tri team, you’ll need to complete the long run option. 

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A world-class coach and athlete in his own right, Dr. Dan Plews has a Ph.D. in exercise physiology and more than 60 publications in the area. He’s worked with more than 25 World Champions and Olympians in triathlon, rowing, and sailing. Long course triathlon is his passion, having coached athletes to numerous 70.3 and long course wins plus several sub-8-hour performances. On top of that, Dan holds the Kona course record—8 hours and 24 minutes—for the fastest ever age-grouper.

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Compete for a spot on our fully-supported 
amateur Tri team! Featuring mentors Sarah 
True and Tim Don, this is a dream experience 
for athletes who dream big.  

To qualify, you'll need to complete the three 
bike workouts, the three long run workouts, 
the Finish Line Ride, and the longer, 
30-minute Finish Line Run.

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Canyon works with the best athletes on the planet to produce and array of world-class, race-winning bikes

Zipp Speed was founded in 1988 with the sole mission of Making You Faster.

SRAM creates innovative bicycle components that remove barriers for riders.

Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes crush their race nutrition so they can perform at their best.

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Schedule your rides and runs, check out 
our structured workouts, and track your 
progress from the same place.

The ZA Tri program includes six structured workouts followed by two Finish Line events. The Finish Line Ride is a 5-minute power test within a 60-minute workout. The Finish Line Run has two options where you run as far as possible in in a fixed amount of time. The short run is 15-minutes, and the long run is 30-minutes. If you’re hoping to qualify for the ZA Tri team, you’ll need to complete the long run option.

ZA 2022 | Tri | Prog | Workout Program Overview

Low Cadence Intervals

Full-Distance Build

FTP Gains

5 minute Power Test

RIDE WORKOUTS

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Long Run: 45 minutes | Short Run: 30 minutes

Strength and Resiliency

Long Run: 45 minutes | Short Run: 25 minutes

Tempo

Over Under Intervals

RUN WORKOUTS

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Work harder and train smarter. Zwift Academy Tri 
identifies your strengths and provides structured 
workouts and training tips created by world-class 
coach Dr. Dan Plews. Whether you want to get faster, 
learn more about training, or a combination of both, 
you’ll go farther as a ZA Tri graduate. 