2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE VICTORIA CANADA - INTERMEDIATE - W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE VICTORIA CANADA - INTERMEDIATE - W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
Get ready to take on the breathtaking Half Distance Triathlon in Victoria, Canada – a course designed to inspire and challenge. This race kicks off with a single-loop swim in Elk Lake, starting from Hamsterly Beach Park. You'll head south with buoys on your right before turning north to exit the water. From there, the 90 km bike ride launches into a stunning loop with over 3,000 feet of climbing, winding through four municipalities with epic views of Haro Strait, the Coastal Mountains, and Saanich Inlet. After racking your bike, tackle a two-loop, 21.1 km trail run around Elk and Beaver Lake before your final push back to Hamsterly Beach.
Train Smarter with the Six-Month Half Distance Triathlon Intermediate Plan
This plan is your key to building the endurance, strength, and race-day confidence required to thrive on this course. Whether you're returning to racing or leveling up, this program is structured to meet the unique demands of the Victoria course.
✅ Strategic Progression: Start with 8 hours of weekly training and build to 12 – giving your body time to adapt, recover, and get stronger.
✅ Endurance-Focused: Long bike rides and tempo runs mimic race day intensity while preparing you for over 3,000 feet of climbing.
✅ VO2 & Threshold Workouts: Boost aerobic capacity and lactate tolerance to power through climbs and finish strong.
✅ Course-Specific Simulation: Open-water swim sets and trail run sessions mirror the terrain around Elk and Beaver Lake.
✅ Brick Sessions: Integrated bike-run workouts build mental and physical durability for that critical final 10K.
✅ Race-Day Confidence: From base building to peak week, this plan ensures you arrive at Hamsterly Beach ready to perform.
🎯 Your Race. Your Moment. Your Plan.
Victoria’s Half Distance Triathlon is a test of preparation as much as performance. Don’t leave your race to chance—train with purpose, race with confidence, and finish with pride.
👉 Start your Half Distance Triathlon journey today and achieve your strongest finish yet!
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Bike
x3
|
02:51:00 | 02:15:00 |
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Swim
x3
|
01:22:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
02:08:00 | 01:40:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:16:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:51:00 | 02:15:00 | |
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01:22:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:08:00 | 01:40:00 | |
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01:16:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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