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BEGINNER HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (COEUR D'ALENE 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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BEGINNER HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (COEUR D'ALENE 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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Author

Paul M Johnson - Andiamo²®

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Length

36 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

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Plan Description

🌟 Train Smart for the Half Distance Triathlon Coeur d'Alene 🌟

If you're preparing for the Half Distance Triathlon in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, our 36-week beginner training plan is built to help you arrive confident, strong, and ready for the unique demands of this iconic course. Whether you're a first-timer or returning after a break, this plan is your personalized roadmap to race day success—with direct email coach support to guide you every step of the way.

Coeur d'Alene features a crisp 1.2-mile swim in Lake Coeur d’Alene, a challenging 56-mile bike ride with over 2,600 ft of elevation, and a rolling two-loop 13.1-mile run course. To thrive on this terrain, you need more than just miles—you need purpose-built training.

✅ What this training plan delivers:

✅ 12-week foundation phase to build core fitness, technique, and endurance

✅ 24-week specialized phase tailored for race-specific skills and progressive volume

✅ Heart Rate & RPE-based training for smart, sustainable gains

✅ Video-supported swim and strength drills* to improve efficiency and reduce injury risk

✅ Open-water swim prep and structured brick workouts to simulate race-day demands

✅ Weekly email coach support to answer your questions and keep you on track

✅ Beginner-friendly pacing with no experience required

This plan starts at just 7 hours of weekly training and builds gradually to 12, making it ideal for athletes balancing work, family, and personal goals.

🎯 Why it works for Coeur d’Alene

Trains you for cool-water swimming and open-water navigation

Builds the strength and pacing control needed for hilly cycling terrain

Conditions your body for rolling run segments under race-day temperatures

Prepares you physically and mentally to finish strong

💬 “If you’re going to race Coeur d’Alene, don’t leave your training to chance. Build your plan around the course—and your life—with the support and structure this plan delivers.”

🔗 Ready to train with purpose and support? Start your Half Distance Triathlon journey now and take the first step toward your strongest finish in Coeur d'Alene.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim x3
01:20:00 01:15:00
Bike x3
02:27:00 02:30:00
Run x3
01:46:00 01:40:00
Strength x2
01:08:00 00:55:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim
01:20:00 01:15:00
Bike
02:27:00 02:30:00
Run
01:46:00 01:40:00
Strength
01:08:00 00:55:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

All supported devices

- Paul M Johnson -

Andiamo²®

Welcome to the Andiamo²® family! We know that considering a triathlon journey is a significant decision, and we're here to support you every step of the way. We're more than just about races; it's about celebrating every moment of your active lifestyle and helping you achieve your personal best.


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