BEGINNER HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (CAIRNS - AUSTRALIA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
BEGINNER HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (CAIRNS - AUSTRALIA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
Half Distance Triathlon Cairns Training Plan — Your Guide to Race Day Success
🌴 Race the Half Distance Triathlon Cairns with Confidence and Strength
The Half Distance Triathlon Cairns is an unforgettable race featuring a 1.9km ocean swim at stunning Palm Cove, a breathtaking 90km bike ride along the Captain Cook Highway with views from Rex Lookout, and a vibrant 21.1km run on the Cairns Esplanade. To perform your best, you need more than motivation — you need a proven training plan built for beginners.
💥 That’s where the 44-Week Beginner Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan comes in — designed to build your fitness from the ground up and prepare you for the specific demands of the Cairns course.
Why This Plan Works for Cairns:
✅ Swim Confidence at Palm Cove: Our swim-focused segments sharpen technique early, so you’ll handle ocean conditions with ease and efficiency.
✅ Power Through the Scenic Bike Course: Build strength and stamina to conquer rolling terrain and headwinds along the coastal highway.
✅ Thrive on the Cairns Esplanade Run: With tempo, V02 intervals, and threshold workouts, you’ll be ready for the fast, flat two-lap finish.
What's Inside the Plan:
🗓 44 Weeks of Structured Training
• 🏋️♂️ 12-Week Specific Base Phase: Develop endurance, form, and strength
• 🔥 32-Week Progressive Build: Peak with focused V02 intervals and race-specific preparation
🏊 Video Swim Drills – Boost efficiency and reduce fatigue in open water
🚴 Bike Sessions by RPE/Heart Rate – Tailored for beginner pacing and strength
🏃 Run Workouts by RPE/Heart Rate – Master pacing, effort zones, and race readiness
💪 Strength Training – Built for first-time triathletes needing durability and balance
Whether you’re racing Cairns for the first time or returning to conquer it with a new goal, this training plan guides you every step of the way. No guesswork. Just smart, progressive, science-backed training tailored to your goals.
👉 Ready to train smart and finish strong in Cairns?
Start your Half Distance Triathlon journey today and let this be the year you race with confidence.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
|
01:25:00 | 01:15:00 |
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Bike
x3
|
02:38:00 | 02:30:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:54:00 | 01:40:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:05:00 | 00:55:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:25:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:38:00 | 02:30:00 | |
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01:54:00 | 01:40:00 | |
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01:05:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
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