70.3 Annual Periodization Template: A Full-Year Plan Peaking at Kenting Station

Introduction

Annual Periodization is the core methodology for endurance sports. For Taiwanese athletes, setting the 70.3 Taiwan Kenting race (March–April) as the A race provides a clear rhythm and objective for the entire year’s training. This article offers a complete template.

Annual Timeline Overview

Using the Kenting race in early April as the A race as an example:

Month	Training Phase	Primary Objective
May–July	Transition / Off-season	Recovery, strength, technique correction
Aug–Sep	Base I	Aerobic base, low intensity, high volume
Oct–Nov	Base II	Introduce sweet-spot
Dec	Build I	LT training, tempo
Jan	Build II	Brick, race-pace
Feb	Peak	Simulation day, nutrition validation
Early Mar–1 week pre-race	Taper	Volume reduction, retain intensity
Early Apr	A race (Kenting 70.3)	Race
Mid-Apr–Late Apr	Recovery	Complete rest + light exercise

Key Details for Each Phase

Transition Phase (May–July)

• Primary purpose: Physical and mental recovery, technique correction
• Training 1: Strength training 2x per week
• Training 2: Technique swimming (2x per week)
• Training 3: Low-intensity running and cycling, volume reduced by 30%

Base Phase I/II (Aug–Nov)

• Accumulate aerobic base, Long ride extends from 2 hr to 4 hr
• Long run extends from 12 km to 22 km
• Swim distance extends from 1500 to 3000
• Introduce SST/sweet-spot training (Nov)

Build Phase I/II (Dec–Jan)

• Add LT training, tempo run
• Brick workout 1x per week
• B race (51.5 standard triathlon or 10K road race) as a mid-cycle test
• 1 deload week every 4 weeks

Peak Phase (Feb)

• Complete 1–2 “simulation days”
• Confirm nutrition schedule, equipment checklist
• Cross-validate race pace and heart rate

Taper Phase (Mar)

• Volume reduced by 40–60%
• Maintain nervous system activation (short intervals)
• Hydrate, carb-load, pack bags

Recovery Phase (Mid-Apr–Late Apr)

• 7 days complete rest post-race (walking, light swimming allowed)
• 14 days post-race, resume 50% of normal training volume
• 21–28 days post-race, return to base phase rhythm

Advanced: Multi-Race Annual Planning

• A race: 70.3 Taiwan April
• B race: August Southeast Asia 70.3 or domestic 51.5
• C race: Year-end race for fun or long-distance cycling event
• At least 4 months between A races

Practical Advice

• Conduct a fitness test at the end of each phase (FTP, LT, CSS)
• Schedule 1 deload week every 4 weeks
• Write the annual plan in Excel/Google Sheets for easy tracking
• Reserve 2–3 weeks of “flexible buffer” to handle work, family, and illness

Conclusion

Annual periodization is the key to turning passion into performance. With Kenting 70.3 as the peak, extending to the B/C races and recovery period in the second half of the year, you will find that training is no longer just fragmented efforts, but a forward trajectory. Accumulating year after year, 70.3 will no longer be just a race, but a landscape of your endurance life.

Related Reading

• IRONMAN 70.3 24-Week Training Plan Framework: From Registration to Finishing Kenting
• Cycling Training Periodization Plan: From Base Phase to Peak Phase Arrangement
• Seasonal Periodization of Power Training: Annual Plan from Winter Base → Spring Intensity → Summer Race Season
• Power Training Periodization: Scientific Workout Design for Base, Build, and Race Phases