🏆 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON DES MOINES - INTERMEDIATE W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏆 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON DES MOINES - INTERMEDIATE W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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44 Weeks
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Plan Description
🏁 Half Distance Triathlon Des Moines Iowa – 44-Week Intermediate Training Plan
Conquer the Half Distance Triathlon Des Moines with a proven plan designed for real results. This event challenges athletes with a dynamic mix of urban streets, countryside hills, and a fast-flowing river swim. To perform your best, you need a strategy that builds endurance, sharpens skill, and ensures peak performance on race day.
📍 Why This Race Stands Out
✅ Swim: 1.2-mile point-to-point in the Connecticut River — ranked the 4th fastest swim course in North America.
✅ Bike: 56 miles of high-quality pavement, featuring rolling terrain through scenic rural New England.
✅ Run: 13.1 miles of rolling hills weaving through Forest Park — designed for a strong, fast finish.
✅ Ideal Conditions: Average temps of 67°F in the water and 70°F on land.
📘 About the 44-Week Intermediate Plan
🎯 Start Strong, Finish Unstoppable
Begin with a focused 12-week base phase — no prior training required. This is your foundation for success.
🚀 Build Performance with Purpose
Transition into 32 weeks of Half Distance Triathlon-specific training. Weekly volume progresses from 9 hours to 14 hours, balancing intensity, volume, and recovery.
🏋️♂️ Train Smarter, Not Just Harder
✅ Base endurance, tempo sessions, and open water swim drills
✅ Progressive brick workouts to simulate race conditions
✅ Heart rate and power-based workouts for precision
✅ Strength training and movement skills tailored for triathletes
✅ VO₂ and Anaerobic Threshold development for race-day speed
🎥 Learn by Doing
Visual resources guide your swim technique, bike intervals, and strength form — helping you train efficiently and race with confidence.
🏆 Made for Intermediate Triathletes
Whether you're looking to improve your time or complete your first Half Distance Triathlon with strength, this plan is built for your goals.
🔥 Your Race, Your Time to Shine
You're not just racing — you're evolving. With this 44-week training plan, you’ll arrive at the Half Distance Triathlon Des Moines fully prepared, confident, and ready to perform.
👉 Take the next step in your triathlon journey. Get the plan and start building the strongest version of yourself today.
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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
|
01:58:00 | 01:40:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:29:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:22:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:40:00 | 02:15:00 | |
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01:58:00 | 01:40:00 | |
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01:29:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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