🏅 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON PENNSYLVANIA - ADVANCED W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏅 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON PENNSYLVANIA - ADVANCED W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Half Distance Triathlon Pennsylvania – HAPPY VALLEY
🏞️ Train with Purpose. Race with Confidence.
Experience the thrill of racing in the heart of central Pennsylvania at the Half Distance Triathlon in Happy Valley. Set within the stunning backdrop of Bald Eagle State Park, this course challenges your endurance while rewarding you with scenic beauty and legendary landmarks.
🏊♂️ The Race:
Begin with a 1.2-mile swim in the calm waters of Foster Joseph Sayers Lake — a beach start with average temperatures around 76°F (24°C).
🚴♀️ Then, ride 56 miles through Happy Valley’s rolling hills, climbing Hublers Ridge and Pleasant Gap, gliding past green farmland, and finishing near the Penn State campus.
🏃♂️ Finally, conquer a 13.1-mile run through Penn State University, where you’ll pass iconic landmarks like Old Main and the Nittany Lion Shrine, with a thrilling finish inside Beaver Stadium at the 50-yard line (avg. air temp 78°F/26°C).
Train Smarter with the 36-Week Advanced Training Plan 💼🏊♂️🚴♀️🏃♂️
Built specifically for the Half Distance Triathlon in Happy Valley, this expertly structured plan helps dedicated athletes prepare to meet the unique demands of this course — from lake swimming to hilly cycling and the final push through campus terrain.
✅ 36-Week Blueprint:
• 12-week strength and endurance foundation
• 24-week build-up tailored for Half Distance Triathlon peak performance
✅ 3:1 Training Rhythm:
• 3 weeks of progressive training
• 1 week of active recovery
✅ Progressive Training Volume:
• Starts at 9.5 hours/week
• Peaks at 14.5 hours/week
✅ Specialized Workouts Include:
• ✅ Endurance Aerobic Mile Training
• ✅ VO2 Max Intervals
• ✅ Anaerobic Threshold + Power Sprints
• ✅ Hill Acceleration Intervals (perfect for Hublers Ridge)
• ✅ ATP-PC Sprint Training for race-day surges
💡 Whether you're chasing a personal best or racing Happy Valley for the first time, this plan prepares your body and mind for every mile — and every climb.
Are you ready to own the course and finish strong inside Beaver Stadium?
Join today and elevate your training for the Half Distance Triathlon Pennsylvania – HAPPY VALLEY. 🏁
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
01:18:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
03:27:00 | 02:35:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
02:08:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Run
x2
|
01:43:00 | 01:40:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:18:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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03:27:00 | 02:35:00 | |
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02:08:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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01:43:00 | 01:40:00 |
Training Load By Week
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