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🔥 2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE DESARU COAST BEGINNER W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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🔥 2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE DESARU COAST BEGINNER W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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Paul M Johnson

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Length

24 Weeks

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Plan Description

Train Smart for the Half Distance Triathlon Desaru Coast Malaysia

Your 6-Month Beginner’s Plan to Cross the Finish Line Strong

If you're dreaming of conquering the Half Distance Triathlon Desaru Coast Malaysia, this is your roadmap to success. Tailored specifically for beginner athletes, this six-month training plan prepares you for the unique demands of racing in Malaysia’s coastal heat and terrain.

Why This Plan Works for Desaru Coast
This plan begins with building your aerobic foundation—crucial for handling the tropical climate and the consistent effort required across all three disciplines. You'll start with just 7 hours of training in week one, progressing to a peak of 12 hours by week 19. Each session is intentionally designed to help you adapt to race-specific conditions and terrain.

Swim
Prepare for a non-wetsuit ocean swim with structured sessions that improve technique and open-water confidence. You’ll master sighting, pacing, and tempo skills to stay strong in the warm, 28–29°C waters off the Westin Desaru beachfront.

Bike
Train for the 90km, two-lap ride over rolling hills with focused interval work based on Rate of Perceived Effort (RPE) and heart rate. This helps you handle the undulating terrain and maintain steady power through both laps before transitioning smoothly into the run.

Run
You'll be ready for the shaded yet warm 21.1km run through the resort and coastal areas. With two-loop long-run workouts and heat-adaptation strategies, you’ll gain the confidence to pace your run smartly and finish strong—even in 28°C tropical conditions.

Strength & Technique
Every week includes strength training and mobility workouts designed specifically for triathletes. Video-guided swim drills, bike workouts, and run intervals ensure proper technique and progression.

The Bottom Line
You don’t need to guess your way through training. With structured progression, expert-led instruction, and race-specific preparation, this plan takes you from curious beginner to confident Half Distance Triathlon finisher at Desaru Coast.

👉 Start your journey today and train with purpose. Make your first Half Distance Triathlon a race to remember.


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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x3
02:54:00 02:30:00
Swim x3
01:27:00 01:15:00
Run x3
02:07:00 01:40:00
Strength x1
00:57:00 00:55:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
02:54:00 02:30:00
Swim
01:27:00 01:15:00
Run
02:07:00 01:40:00
Strength
00:57:00 00:55:00

Training Load By Week


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