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🏆 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON CAIRNS AUSTRALIA INTERMEDIATE W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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🏆 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON CAIRNS AUSTRALIA INTERMEDIATE W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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Author

Paul M Johnson

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Length

44 Weeks

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Plan Description

Train Smarter for the Half Distance Triathlon Cairns with Our 44-Week Intermediate Training Plan

🏝️ Racing the Half Distance Triathlon in Cairns means taking on one of the most stunning and dynamic racecourses in the world. From the protected 1.9km ocean swim at Palm Cove to the breathtaking 90km bike ride along the Captain Cook Highway, and the fast, flat 21.1km run on the vibrant Cairns Esplanade—this course demands a smart, strategic training approach.

That’s exactly what our 44-Week Intermediate Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan delivers.

💪 Why This Plan Works for Cairns
✅ Built from the Ground Up: No base fitness? No problem. The program begins with a 12-week base phase to build essential endurance and aerobic capacity—key for handling the early ocean swim and long bike leg.

✅ Race-Specific Conditioning: The following 32 weeks are laser-focused on the demands of the Half Distance Triathlon Cairns. You’ll prepare for long intervals, hills like Rex Lookout, and managing heat and humidity during the run.

✅ Structured Progression: Training builds gradually from 9 hours/week to a 14-hour peak. That means you won’t burn out—you’ll build up steadily to race day fitness.

✅ Strength + Technique = Speed: Get stronger with guided strength training*, open water swim drills, and bike-run brick workouts. Learn proper pacing, form, and how to stay efficient in Cairns’ unique tropical conditions.

✅ Precision with Purpose: Each swim, bike, and run is heart rate and power-based, so you know exactly what to do every session. You’ll also be introduced to V02 max intervals and threshold training to raise your race-day speed ceiling.

✅ Expert Visual Coaching: Watch pro-level videos breaking down swim technique and strength exercises*—train smarter with visual clarity and confidence.

🌞 Perfectly Aligned with the Cairns Climate
Cairns presents warm ocean waters (73°F / 23°C), rolling coastal bike winds, and a humid 26°C (79°F) average temp on the run. Our plan equips you to thrive, not just survive, under these conditions.

🎯 Ready to race stronger, faster, and more confidently in Cairns?
Join the athletes already building momentum with this proven 44-week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan.

👉 Train with purpose. Race with power. Claim your edge now.


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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
Swim
01:22:00 01:15:00
Bike
02:40:00 02:15:00
Run
01:58:00 01:40:00
Strength
01:29:00 01:00:00

Training Load By Week


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Paul M Johnson

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