🔥 BEGINNER HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON TRAINING PLAN - 24 WEEK (BOULDER 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥 BEGINNER HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON TRAINING PLAN - 24 WEEK (BOULDER 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
Half Distance Triathlon Boulder Training Plan
Are you ready to conquer the Half Distance Triathlon Boulder? This iconic race features a 1.2-mile swim in Boulder Reservoir’s cool 62°F waters, a challenging 56-mile bike with rolling hills and fast descents, and a 13.1-mile run through scenic trails and packed dirt rollers. To perform your best, you need a smart, focused training plan tailored to Boulder’s unique course.
Why Choose This Training Plan?
🏊♂️ Swim Smarter and Stronger: Build confidence in open water with technique-focused workouts designed to boost your efficiency and endurance in Boulder Reservoir’s cool conditions.
🚴♀️ Bike with Power and Speed: Prepare for the two-loop bike course featuring freshly paved roads, short rollers, and a fast descent on Hygiene Rd. Develop your strength and pacing with targeted interval and threshold sessions.
🏃♂️ Run Fast and Efficient: Master the two-loop run route that combines packed dirt downhill rollers and flat stretches favored by world-class runners. This plan enhances your speed and stamina while protecting against injury.
How This Plan Benefits You:
✅ Gradual progression from a beginner-friendly 7 hours per week up to 12 hours, building your endurance safely and effectively.
✅ Inclusion of VO2 max and anaerobic threshold workouts to improve your aerobic capacity and race-day power.
✅ Strength training specifically designed for triathletes, enhancing injury prevention and overall athletic performance.
✅ Detailed swim drills, bike intervals, and run sessions based on heart rate and perceived effort to maximize your race readiness.
✅ Ongoing coach support via email — get your questions answered and stay motivated throughout your training journey.
Ready to race Boulder with confidence and crush your goals? This training plan is your roadmap to success — tailored, comprehensive, and built with your finish line in mind.
👉 Start your training now and take the first step toward your best Half Distance Triathlon Boulder performance!
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Training Plan Purchase Benefits:^
🔥 AI Run Gait Video Analysis
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🔥 30% Off ZONE3
🔥 27% Off BKOOL AR Cycling
🔥 25% Off Best Bike Split AI
🔥 25% Off MyVelofit AI
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🔥 15% Off Stryd Running Pod
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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
|
00:55:00 | 00:55:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:54:00 | 02:30:00 | |
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01:27:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:07:00 | 01:40:00 | |
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00:55:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
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