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🏅 2026 HALF DISTANCE DESARU COAST TRIATHLON - ADVANCED W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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🏅 2026 HALF DISTANCE DESARU COAST TRIATHLON - ADVANCED W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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Author

Paul M Johnson

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Length

36 Weeks

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Plan Description

Conquer the Desaru Coast Half Distance Triathlon with Confidence – Your 36-Week Training Blueprint Starts Here

Racing the Half Distance Triathlon Desaru Coast Malaysia is a bold challenge. From a stunning 1.9km open-water swim along the turquoise shores of The Westin Desaru Coast Resort to a demanding 90km bike ride on undulating terrain, and finally a 21.1km run under the tropical skies—it’s a test of endurance, strategy, and mental strength.

This is where your training journey begins.

Our 36-Week Advanced Training Blueprint for Half Distance Triathlon athletes is purpose-built to help you dominate every inch of the Desaru Coast course. Designed for advanced amateur athletes, this plan starts with a 12-week foundation to build strength and stamina before transitioning into a structured 24-week Half Distance Triathlon build phase.

With a smart 3:1 training cycle (three weeks of focused work, followed by one week of recovery), you’ll steadily progress from 9.5 hours per week to a peak of 14.5 hours. Each session is crafted to develop the specific skills and fitness required for Malaysia’s warm, fast swim, technical bike leg, and hot, shaded run.

Key performance benefits tailored for Desaru Coast:

✅ Swim: Technique-focused sessions prepare you for non-wetsuit, warm-water conditions with rolling starts
✅ Bike: Progressive intervals and climbing work sharpen power for the hilly double-loop course
✅ Run: Heat-acclimation and threshold training help you stay strong through two loops of coastal roads and shaded stretches

You’ll train with purpose through cutting-edge methods:
🔥 Endurance Aerobic Mile Training
🔥 V02 Max and Anaerobic Threshold Intervals
🔥 Sprint Power and ATP-PC Development
🔥 Climbing Acceleration Sets tailored for rolling terrain

If you're serious about showing up at the start line confident, fit, and fully prepared for the Desaru Coast Half Distance Triathlon—this is the training plan that gets you there.

Start your transformation today.
Unlock the strategy, structure, and workouts that will elevate your performance and help you achieve your best Half Distance Triathlon finish yet.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim x3
01:18:00 01:15:00
Bike x3
03:27:00 02:35:00
Strength x2
02:08:00 01:00:00
Run x2
01:41:00 01:40:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim
01:18:00 01:15:00
Bike
03:27:00 02:35:00
Strength
02:08:00 01:00:00
Run
01:41:00 01:40:00

Training Load By Week


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  • GPS

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