AI triathlon coach: three disciplines in one recovery-aware plan
The hardest part of triathlon is not the distance but the balance: three disciplines compete for your time and recovery. SkolCoach combines swimming, cycling and running in one plan and checks every morning whether your body is coping with the total load.
Three disciplines, one training system
Fatigue from yesterday’s ride affects today’s run, something separate plans often miss. SkolCoach measures total stress across the week and avoids stacking three hard days without a reason. A demanding bike-interval session and a threshold run are not placed back to back by default.
The data behind your plan
- Cycling power and running pace — objective work rather than perceived effort alone.
- Heart rate across all three disciplines — comparable intensity across swimming, cycling and running.
- HRV, sleep and resting heart rate — recovery from the combined weekly workload.
- Training history — imported from Garmin, COROS, Suunto and Polar through intervals.icu.
Peak fitness on race day
For sprint, Olympic distance, 70.3 or full Ironman, the plan targets race-day readiness: base volume, specific work at goal power and pace, brick sessions, and a taper that reduces volume while retaining intensity. Predictions use your actual training data from each discipline.
FAQ
How many hours per week do I need to train?
Your plan follows your actual schedule, not an ideal week. Sprint preparation typically requires 5–7 hours, 70.3 around 8–12 and Ironman around 10–15. SkolCoach distributes that time across the disciplines so recovery can keep pace with the workload.
How does the coach allocate training across disciplines?
By total physiological stress rather than a fixed two swims, two rides and three runs formula. If running load is high in a given week, cycling moves towards easier intensity. Decisions are explained through HRV relative to baseline, weekly training load and discipline-specific fatigue.
Does the coach use power data?
Yes. With a power meter, cycling is planned and analysed using watts and FTP. Without one, heart rate and speed are used. The same applies to running: Stryd power is supported but not required.
Is it suitable for a first triathlon?
Yes, and it is one of the strongest use cases. Beginners need to avoid excessive combined stress from three disciplines. Your coach keeps volume progression within an appropriate range and builds towards the event step by step.
See how it works with your own data
Connect your watch and sensors — SkolCoach will import your history, assess your current fitness and map out the next steps. Get 30 days of Pro free — no card required.
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