🚴 2026 HALF DISTANCE DURBAN TRIATHLON - BEGINNER W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🚴 2026 HALF DISTANCE DURBAN TRIATHLON - BEGINNER 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 Durban Triathlon with Confidence — Start Your 44-Week Beginner Training Plan Today
Are you preparing to race the Half Distance Durban Triathlon? Get ready to crush your goals with a powerful, proven 44-week beginner training plan designed specifically for athletes like you aiming to thrive in Durban’s epic coastal challenge.
From the thrilling 1.9 km (1.2 mile) swim at iconic uShaka Beach to the fast, undulating 90 km (56 mile) M4 highway bike course, and finally the stunning run along the oceanfront Durban Promenade — this race demands a smart, structured training approach. That’s exactly what our 44-week Half Distance Triathlon Beginner Training Plan delivers.
Why This Plan Works for the Durban Race:
✅ 12-Week Base Phase – Build a strong aerobic foundation with focused sessions that boost strength, mobility, and endurance—no prerequisite fitness needed.
✅ 32-Week Race Prep Phase – Gradually increase volume and intensity with sessions tailored for Half Distance Triathlon success, including VO2 max intervals, threshold training, and brick workouts that simulate real race demands.
✅ Ocean Swim Ready – Specific swim drills and technique work help you master open water skills for Durban’s anti-clockwise Indian Ocean swim.
✅ Bike Power Development – Tackle Durban’s rolling M4 highway course with structured bike sessions that build strength and sustainable power.
✅ Run Smart on the Promenade – Run workouts use Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and heart rate training to help you manage pacing, fatigue, and conditions across two flat, fast laps along the coast.
What’s Included:
🚴 RPE/Heart Rate-Based Bike Workouts
🏃 Structured RPE/Heart Rate Run Sessions
🏋️♂️ Beginner-Focused Strength Training
🏊 Instructional Swimming Drill Videos
📆 Smart weekly progression: from 9.5 to 14 training hours
💡 Built for beginners, and those returning to sport
This is more than just a schedule—it’s your complete roadmap to race-day success at the Half Distance Durban Triathlon.
You’ve got the will. We’ve got the plan. Let’s make Durban your breakthrough race. 💥
👉 Start your 44-week Half Distance Triathlon training plan today and take the first step toward your best finish yet!
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
01:25:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
02:38:00 | 02:30:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:54:00 | 01:40:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:05:00 | 00:55:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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|
01:25:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:38:00 | 02:30:00 | |
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01:54:00 | 01:40:00 | |
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01:05:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
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