ADVANCED HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (CAIRNS - AUSTRALIA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
ADVANCED HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (CAIRNS - AUSTRALIA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
Train Smart, Race Strong: Your Path to Conquering the Half Distance Triathlon Cairns Starts Here 🏝️
The Half Distance Triathlon Cairns is more than just a race — it’s an unforgettable journey through tropical beauty and athletic challenge. From the calm waters of Palm Cove, to the breathtaking bike ride along the Captain Cook Highway, and a vibrant run on the Cairns Esplanade, this course is built for speed and scenery. But to thrive on race day, you need more than grit — you need a proven training strategy. That’s where our Advanced 44-Week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan comes in.
Why This Plan Works for the Cairns Course
✅ Swim Ready for Palm Cove: Train for the 1.9km swim in 73°F (23°C) conditions with targeted technique and endurance sessions designed for open-water efficiency and comfort near shore.
✅ Crush the 90km Scenic Bike Course: Prepare for the rolling terrain and ocean winds of the Captain Cook Highway with specific strength, tempo, and long-ride workouts — so you can power through Rex Lookout and back strong to T2 at Fogarty Park.
✅ Run Strong on the Esplanade: The 21.1km flat, two-lap run demands pacing, mental focus, and hydration strategy. Our plan builds speed, stamina, and race-day execution so you finish strong in Cairns’ 79°F (26°C) tropical climate.
What You Get with the 44-Week Program
🔥 12-Week Base Phase – Perfect for athletes starting from scratch. Build endurance and form with no prior base mileage required.
📆 32-Week Progressive Build – Structured in 3 weeks of build followed by 1 week of active recovery, peaking at 14 training hours per week in week 39. Smart, sustainable, and performance-driven.
💪 Strength & Mobility Focus – Functional strength transitions into conventional gym work to ensure you're durable and race-ready.
🏊♀️🚴♂️🏃♂️ Full-Spectrum Training – Includes aerobic base, VO2 max, anaerobic threshold, and sprint power (ATP-PC) development — essential to peak on race day.
🎯 Built for Amateur Advanced Athletes – You’ve raced before, and now you're ready to level up. This plan meets you there and pushes you further.
Ready to turn your Half Distance Triathlon Cairns goals into reality?
👉 Commit to your training today and race stronger, faster, and more confident than ever.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
|
01:21:00 | 01:15:00 |
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Bike
x3
|
03:43:00 | 02:35:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
02:04:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Run
x2
|
01:50:00 | 01:40:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:21:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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03:43:00 | 02:35:00 | |
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02:04:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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01:50:00 | 01:40:00 |
Training Load By Week
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