This 26 week plan is designed for the intermediate to advanced half distance triathlon athlete looking to improve their time. The plan includes at least one full rest day each week, a recommended strength training plan, and a gradual progression of distance for each discipline. There are notes throughout the plan which guide you on types of workouts, focuses for the week/month, and workout nutrition/hydration strategies. The workouts begin with swim drills in 100-yard intervals, 50 minutes of biking, and 45 minutes of running, all of which are at a low intensity. The plan is based on RPE (rating of perceived exertion) for biking assuming that you do not have a power meter, and on a percentage of your threshold pace for swimming and running. There are threshold tests for swimming and running at week 3 and around the midway point. Make sure to update your threshold paces in training peaks and the workouts will recalibrate for you based on your improvement. The plan is focused on low intensity training because of the science that backs how this improves your overall fitness and ability to go faster with less burnout. It does have faster intervals later in the plan to help you prepare for your race pace though. There are two practice triathlons and a tapering plan to prepare you for the half distance triathlon. Good luck!