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🔥 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON WESTFRIESLAND ADVANCED W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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🔥 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON WESTFRIESLAND ADVANCED 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

Conquer the Half Distance Triathlon Westfriesland with Confidence

Get ready to race through one of the most scenic and historic triathlons in the Netherlands—the Half Distance Triathlon Westfriesland in Hoorn. From the city’s iconic harbor swim to countryside bike rides past Dutch windmills and a final run through cobbled streets lined with monumental architecture, this course is truly unforgettable.

Our Advanced 44-Week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan is crafted for amateur advanced athletes like you who are ready to go beyond ordinary and race their best in Westfriesland.

✅ Built from the Ground Up
No experience? No problem. The plan begins with a 12-week base phase to safely build aerobic endurance, strength, and durability—essential for first-timers or those returning to training.

📈 32 Weeks of Specialized, Science-Backed Training
✔️ Structured 3:1 periodization (3 weeks build, 1 week recovery)
✔️ Peak training volume: 14 hours in week 39
✔️ Start strong with just 9.5 hours/week

🏋️‍♂️ Strength and Performance Focused
Functional strength workouts transition into race-specific power phases. Swim drills sharpen open-water technique. The plan also includes:

🏊‍♀️ Swim endurance & pacing work

🚴‍♂️ Bike intervals, threshold sessions, and long rides that simulate Dutch terrain

🏃‍♀️ Run training that builds speed, stamina, and mental toughness for the cobblestone finish

🔬 Train Smarter, Not Harder
This isn’t just another generic plan. You’ll train across all energy systems:

✅ Endurance Base & Aerobic Conditioning

✅ VO2 Max Development

✅ Anaerobic Threshold & Power

✅ ATP-PC System for explosive strength

🌍 Designed for the Course - You’ll be fully prepared for:

A 1.9 km harbor swim with city views and 63°F water

A 90 km countryside bike ride through windmill-dotted landscapes

A 21.1 km historic city run, finishing at the beachside Stadsstrand

🏁 Race day success starts now. Invest in your performance with the 44-week Half Distance Triathlon training plan—tailored specifically for Westfriesland.

👉 Train with purpose. Train with a plan. Start today.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim x3
01:21:00 01:15:00
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
Swim
01:21:00 01:15:00
Bike
03:43:00 02:35:00
Strength
02:04:00 01:00:00
Run
01:50:00 01:40:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter
  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

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Paul M Johnson

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