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🚴 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON CAIRNS AUSTRALIA BEGINNER W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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🚴 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON CAIRNS AUSTRALIA BEGINNER W/AI 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

Half Distance Triathlon Cairns Training Plan โ€” Your Guide to Race Day Success

๐ŸŒด 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 โ€” you need a proven training plan built for beginners.

๐Ÿ’ฅ Thatโ€™s where the 44-Week Beginner Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan comes in โ€” 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:

โœ… Swim Confidence at Palm Cove: Our swim-focused segments sharpen technique early, so youโ€™ll handle ocean conditions with ease and efficiency.

โœ… Power Through the Scenic Bike Course: Build strength and stamina to conquer rolling terrain and headwinds along the coastal highway.

โœ… Thrive on the Cairns Esplanade Run: With tempo, V02 intervals, and threshold workouts, youโ€™ll be ready for the fast, flat two-lap finish.

What's Inside the Plan:

๐Ÿ—“ 44 Weeks of Structured Training
โ€ข ๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ 12-Week Specific Base Phase: Develop endurance, form, and strength
โ€ข ๐Ÿ”ฅ 32-Week Progressive Build: Peak with focused V02 intervals and race-specific preparation

๐ŸŠ Video Swim Drills โ€“ Boost efficiency and reduce fatigue in open water
๐Ÿšด Bike Sessions by RPE/Heart Rate โ€“ Tailored for beginner pacing and strength
๐Ÿƒ Run Workouts by RPE/Heart Rate โ€“ Master pacing, effort zones, and race readiness
๐Ÿ’ช Strength Training โ€“ Built for first-time triathletes needing durability and balance

Whether youโ€™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.

๐Ÿ‘‰ 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
Swim x3
01:25:00 01:15:00
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
Swim
01:25:00 01:15:00
Bike
02:38:00 02:30:00
Run
01:54:00 01:40:00
Strength
01:05:00 00:55:00

Training Load By Week


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  • Heart Rate Monitor
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Paul M Johnson

Andiamo²®

๐ŸŠ๐Ÿšด๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ… Dive into the world of Andiamoยฒยฎ, where we blend lifestyle with momentum and celebrate the exhilarating journey of triathlon! ๐ŸŽ‰ We're not just about races; we're a vibrant community dedicated to enhancing your active lifestyle experience.โœจ


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