🏅 LIFESTYLE BEGINNER HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON PLAN - 44WK (WITH EMAIL COACH SUPPORT) PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏅 LIFESTYLE BEGINNER HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON PLAN - 44WK (WITH EMAIL COACH SUPPORT) PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
🏊♂️🚴♂️🏃♂️ Ready to conquer your first Half Distance Triathlon? The Beginner 44-Week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan was designed with you in mind—especially if you want to include both a Sprint or Olympic triathlon along the way and then become ready to take the next big step toward the half distance triathlon.
This comprehensive and supportive program gives you the structure, confidence, and tools you need to transform from “first-timer” to finisher. You don’t have to figure it out alone—our plan includes personalized email coach support and a complimentary AI-generated run gait video analysis to help you refine your technique and train smarter.
🔥 Why this plan is perfect for first-time Half Distance triathletes:
✅ Built specifically for beginners targeting the half distance triathlon.
✅ Starts with a 12-week base phase before a 32-week race-specific program.
✅ No prior long-distance experience required—we build your fitness step by step.
✅ Structured by RPE and heart rate zones for accessible, science-based training.
✅ Syncs seamlessly to your Garmin or similar device for guided workouts.
✅ Includes “B” and “C” race windows to practice strategy and build race-day confidence.
🏋️♂️ What you’ll gain throughout your journey:
🔹 Endurance Foundation: Gradually build stamina with structured base training.
🔹 Speed & Stamina Boost: Learn tempo, VO₂, and threshold training in manageable progressions.
🔹 Swim Confidence: Open water preparation plus video drill support.
🔹 Brick Workouts: Master bike-to-run transitions for race-day readiness.
🔹 3:1 Training Cycle: Three weeks of building followed by one week of recovery for sustainable growth.
🔹 Technique Refinement: Focus on form, efficiency, and injury prevention.
🔹 Strength Training: Video-guided sessions designed for beginner triathletes*.
🏅 Whether your goal is simply to cross the finish line or chase a personal best, this plan equips you with expert guidance, motivation, and the right training load to succeed. You’ll not only finish your Half Distance Triathlon—you’ll do it with strength, confidence, and pride.
✨ Don’t just dream about your first Half Distance Triathlon—train with confidence, race with purpose, and achieve it with the Beginner 44-Week Training Plan. Your finish line moment is waiting. 🥇🚀
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How it Works
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
01:25:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
02:40:00 | 03:30:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:55:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:05:00 | 00:55:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
01:25:00 | 01:15:00 | |
|
|
02:40:00 | 03:30:00 | |
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|
01:55:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:05:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Heart Rate Monitor
- GPS
- This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
- Access your training plan anywhere on the TrainingPeaks mobile and desktop apps.
- Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
- Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
- If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More
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