🚴 2026 HALF DISTANCE VALENCIA SPAIN BEGINNER TRIATHLON PLAN W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🚴 2026 HALF DISTANCE VALENCIA SPAIN BEGINNER TRIATHLON PLAN W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
Half Distance Triathlon Valencia Training Plan – Your Blueprint to Race Day Success
Race through the heart of Valencia, Spain—where historic charm, coastal breezes, and bold modern architecture come together in one unforgettable triathlon experience. From a protected swim in the Marina de Valencia to a scenic ride through Sierra Calderona and a riverside run through the Túria gardens, the Half Distance Valencia Triathlon offers beauty, challenge, and the perfect backdrop for your personal best.
To meet this moment, you need more than just a generic plan—you need a structured path built for real progress.
About the 44-Week Beginner Training Plan
Engineered for first-time half distance athletes, this plan is your step-by-step guide to racing strong and finishing proud in Valencia. No endless base miles. No guesswork. Just smart, progressive training that works.
🔸 Weeks 1–12: Build Your Base We start with 12 weeks of targeted base training—designed to develop your aerobic engine, functional strength, and efficiency in all three disciplines. You’ll refine swim technique, strengthen run form, and prepare your body for what’s ahead.
🔸 Weeks 13–44: Go All In From week 13 onward, the focus shifts to the full Half Distance build. You’ll progress from 9.5 hours of training per week to a peak of 14 hours by week 39. Expect focused sessions that include:
VO2 Intervals to boost speed and power on the bike and run
Anaerobic threshold training to improve your endurance under pressure
Open water swim simulations so you’re ready for Valencia’s Marina course
What You Get
✅ RPE/Heart Rate Structured Swim, Bike & Run Workouts
✅ Strength Sessions Tailored for Beginner Triathletes
✅ Video-Based Swim Drills for Technique Mastery
✅ Backed by Coaching Expertise in Full Distance Triathlon Prep
This plan is specifically tailored to Valencia’s race demands—helping you tackle the 800m of elevation gain on the bike, maintain form across the riverside run, and handle mild temperatures with confidence and control.
Whether you’re stepping up from sprint distance or chasing a stronger finish, the 44-Week Beginner Plan takes you from unsure to unstoppable.
Now’s the time to commit. Let this be the year you conquer Valencia.
👉 Train with purpose. Race with confidence. Start your 44-week journey today.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
|
01:25:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
02:38:00 | 02:30:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:54:00 | 01:40:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:05:00 | 00:55:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:25:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:38:00 | 02:30:00 | |
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01:54:00 | 01:40:00 | |
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01:05:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
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