I have a vacation coming up during my 80/20 training plan. How should I adjust my workouts to stay on track?

1. Prioritize Key Workouts

Each week in your plan has workouts of varying importance. When you anticipate a vacation, focus on completing the key long workouts (long swim, long bike, and long run) in the days leading up to your trip. If possible, shift your rest days to coincide with travel days.

2. Reduce Volume, Maintain Intensity

If you have access to minimal training (hotel gyms, pool, etc.), prioritize shorter, higher-intensity sessions over missing workouts entirely. A 30-45 minute swim, bike, or run with race-pace intervals can help maintain fitness.

3. Adjust Your Taper and Peak Weeks

If vacations occur near the end of your plan (weeks 14-18), be strategic about which weeks you skip or modify. Try not to miss crucial peak training weeks (typically weeks 14-16). If you must miss one, consider shifting the plan forward or backward by a week.

4. Reintegrate Gradually After Time Off

When returning from vacation, avoid jumping back into high-volume training immediately. If your trip was completely inactive, take 3-5 days to rebuild intensity and duration.