🏆 2026 HALF DISTANCE DESARU COAST TRIATHLON - INTERMEDIATE W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏆 2026 HALF DISTANCE DESARU COAST TRIATHLON - INTERMEDIATE W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
Conquer the Half Distance Triathlon Desaru Coast Malaysia With Confidence
Train smart. Race strong. The Half Distance Triathlon in Desaru Coast, Malaysia offers a breathtaking but demanding course—1.9km of open water swimming from the Westin Desaru beachfront, a challenging 90km bike ride across rolling terrain, and a 21.1km shaded coastal run. To perform at your peak, you need more than motivation—you need a proven strategy.
Our 44-Week Intermediate Training Plan is designed specifically for athletes preparing for this iconic event. Whether you're aiming to finish strong or set a new personal best, this plan guides you through every stage—no prior base fitness required.
We start with a 12-week base phase, building your endurance and laying a solid foundation. Then, you’ll shift into a 32-week race-specific phase, targeting the unique demands of Desaru Coast. From a manageable 9-hour training week to a peak of 14 hours, the plan is progressive, sustainable, and built to fit into your life.
Here’s how it benefits your Desaru Coast race:
🏊 Swim Ready: Practice open water skills, pacing, and drills tailored for the warm, non-wetsuit waters of the South China Sea. Expect confidence, control, and calm on race day.
🚴 Bike Smart: Prepare for the rolling two-loop course with structured power and heart-rate-based sessions that mimic the terrain. You'll ride stronger and smarter into T2.
🏃 Run Strong: Build speed, efficiency, and stamina with tempo runs, bricks, and course-specific pacing strategies for the flat but warm 21.1km run around The Ferry Terminal and Els Club.
💪 Train Like a Pro: Strength workouts, technique refinement, and advanced sessions including VO₂ max and threshold training help you break barriers.
🎥 Learn and Execute: Get exclusive video content covering swim drills and strength work, ensuring you train with purpose and precision.
This is your time. Get race-ready with a plan engineered for success on the Desaru Coast.
👉 Start your 44-week journey today and take the first step toward your strongest Half Distance Triathlon finish yet.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
---|---|---|
Swim
x3
|
01:22:00 | 01:15:00 |
Bike
x3
|
02:40:00 | 02:15:00 |
Run
x3
|
01:50:00 | 01:40:00 |
Strength
x2
|
01:29:00 | 01:00:00 |
Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
---|---|---|---|
|
01:22:00 | 01:15:00 | |
|
02:40:00 | 02:15:00 | |
|
01:50:00 | 01:40:00 | |
|
01:29:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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