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

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🚴 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON WESTFRIESLAND - 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

Train with Purpose. Race with Confidence.

Master the Half Distance Triathlon Westfriesland with Our 44-Week Beginner Plan

🏊‍♀️ Swim through history. 🚴 Bike past windmills. 🏃‍♂️ Run into the heart of Hoorn.
The Half Distance Triathlon Westfriesland is more than a race—it's a breathtaking journey through one of the Netherlands' most scenic and historic regions. And with the right training, it's yours to conquer.

Designed specifically for beginners targeting this iconic race, our 44-week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan combines smart periodization, heart rate/RPE guidance, and race-specific preparation.

✅ Weeks 1–12: Base Building Phase
Lay the foundation with strength, mobility, technique, and endurance work—no prior training required.

✅ Weeks 13–44: Focused Race Preparation
Start with 9.5 hours/week, progressing to 14 hours/week of sport-specific training tailored to the course in Hoorn.

✅ Swim Workouts Designed for Open Water Conditions
Train for 63°F / 17°C harbor water and sighting drills in city harbor views.

✅ Bike Sessions Crafted for Dutch Terrain
Flat countryside rides with wind-resistance strategies—perfect for building power and control.

✅ Run Workouts Inspired by the Course
Intervals and tempo runs to handle the historic cobblestones and city streets of Hoorn’s East India Company heritage.

What else is included?

🎥 Technique-focused swim drill videos
💪 Strength sessions for injury prevention and performance
🚴‍♂️ Heart Rate/RPE-based sessions for smarter pacing
📆 Easy-to-follow structure with progressive overload

Whether you're aiming to finish strong or simply finish, this plan gets you race-day ready—with no guesswork.

👉 Are you ready to train smarter and race Westfriesland with confidence?

Join other athletes who trust this plan to cross the finish line with pride. Your Half Distance Triathlon journey starts now.

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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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