Are you ready to race 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.
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Why Choose This Training Plan?
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🏊♂️ 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.
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🚴♀️ 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.
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🏃♂️ 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.
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How This Plan Benefits You:
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✅ Gradual progression from a beginner-friendly 7 hours per week up to 12 hours, building your endurance safely and effectively.
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✅ Inclusion of VO2 max and anaerobic threshold workouts to improve your aerobic capacity and race-day power.
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✅ Strength training specifically designed for triathletes, enhancing injury prevention and overall athletic performance.
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✅ Detailed swim drills, bike intervals, and run sessions based on heart rate and perceived effort to maximize your race readiness.
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✅ Ongoing coach support via email — get your questions answered and stay motivated throughout your training journey.
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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.
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👉 Start your training now and take the first step toward your best Half Distance Triathlon Boulder performance!
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Every level. Every Training Plan. One simple price: just $6 a week—and the plan is yours to keep and reuse forever. Welcome to the Andiamo²® family, where your goals, lifestyle, and personal best come first. Based in Austin, Texas, we offer in-person and remote triathlon coaching plus structured training plans that give every workout a clear purpose. Whether you’re preparing for your first race or your next breakthrough, you’ll have experienced guidance every step of the way.