Fionia Long Distance takes place on Sun, Sep 5, 2027 in Nyborg, Denmark. The main route is 226.3 km.
- Date
- Sun, Sep 5, 2027
- Start
- Nyborg 🇩🇰
- Distance
- 226.3 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 48-week plan to Fionia Long Distance
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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Fionia Long Distance Triathlon is a full-distance triathlon in Denmark featuring a 3.8 km swim from Nyborg, a 180 km bike course across Funen, and a 42.2 km run finishing at the athletics stadium in Odense.
What this race demands
Fionia Long Distance Triathlon requires sustained multi-sport pacing across a full-distance 226.3 km course spanning a 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike, and 42.2 km run. Athletes must manage profound cumulative fatigue and high energy expenditure over an extended duration.
Aero and bike stamina
The 180 km cycling leg demands sustained aerodynamic positioning and steady power output over many hours on the bike. Athletes must maintain adequate nutrition and hydration while managing muscular fatigue before the marathon.
Marathon durability
The final 42.2 km run requires structural durability to absorb high impact forces after completing the swim and bike disciplines. Pacing off the bike is critical to prevent early postural breakdown.
Swim pacing
The 3.8 km open-water swim demands efficient sighting and steady aerobic pacing from the start in Nyborg to preserve energy for the much longer bike and run segments.
Given the full-distance duration exceeding several hours, athletes should target an intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour during the bike and run segments to sustain output and prevent glycogen depletion.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Fionia Long Distance is 48 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base36 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Jun 13, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jun 14, 2027 – Jul 25, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Jul 26, 2027 – Aug 15, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Aug 16, 2027 – Aug 29, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Aug 30, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Fionia Long Distance?
Fionia Long Distance takes place on Sun, Sep 5, 2027 in Nyborg, Denmark.
How long is Fionia Long Distance?
The main route is 226.3 km.
What does Fionia Long Distance demand?
Fionia Long Distance Triathlon requires sustained multi-sport pacing across a full-distance 226.3 km course spanning a 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike, and 42.2 km run. Athletes must manage profound cumulative fatigue and high energy expenditure over an extended duration.
Who is Fionia Long Distance for?
Fionia Long Distance is open to all participants.
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