🏅 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON GULF COAST - INTERMEDIATE - W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏅 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON GULF COAST - INTERMEDIATE - W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Are you ready to race the Half Distance Triathlon Gulf Coast in Panama City Beach, Florida? This iconic event features a stunning 1.2-mile swim in the Gulf of Mexico, a flat and fast 56-mile bike through Pine Log State Forest, and a spectator-friendly, three-lap 13.1-mile run along the emerald coast. But to thrive on this course—with its unpredictable surf, swift bike potential, and warm, sunny run—you need more than motivation. You need a smarter plan.
🔥 Enter the 36-Week Half Distance Triathlon Intermediate Plan
This isn't just another schedule. It's a complete roadmap designed to elevate your endurance, sharpen your power, and prepare your mind and body for peak race-day performance.
💪 Weeks 1–12: Build a Rock-Solid Foundation
Start with 12 weeks of progressive endurance development—ideal even if you're starting from scratch. You'll build aerobic capacity, refine technique, and develop the strength essential to withstanding the swim currents and maintaining power on the bike. Early VO₂ max training sessions ensure you're ready for higher-intensity work later.
🚴♂️ Weeks 13–36: Race-Specific Conditioning
As you move into the 24-week Half Distance Triathlon phase, training ramps up from 7 to 12.5 hours per week. You'll train with purpose—tempo sets, long aerobic days, brick workouts, and open-water swim simulations, all aligned to the demands of the Gulf Coast course. Tackle light headwinds and rolling hills with targeted bike intervals. Prepare for the flat, fast run with progressive threshold and pacing work.
📈 Pro Tools, Real Results
Every swim, bike, run, and strength session is crafted to optimize performance, guided by heart rate and power data. Detailed video tutorials walk you through each drill and lift, helping you train with confidence and precision.
🏁 Race the Gulf Coast With Purpose
Whether you're aiming to finish strong or crush a personal best, this plan ensures you're physically and mentally ready to take on the Half Distance Triathlon Gulf Coast. Train smarter. Race stronger. Feel unstoppable.
👉 Start your training journey today and give yourself the ultimate edge on race day. Your Gulf Coast finish line starts right here.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
01:19:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
02:29:00 | 02:25:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:46:00 | 01:40:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:34:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:19:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:29:00 | 02:25:00 | |
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01:46:00 | 01:40:00 | |
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01:34:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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