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2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON MUSKOKA - INTERMEDIATE W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON MUSKOKA - INTERMEDIATE W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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Author

Paul M Johnson

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Length

24 Weeks

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Plan Description

🏞️ Train with Purpose for the Half Distance Triathlon Muskoka

The Half Distance Triathlon Muskoka is known for its calm lake swim, challenging bike terrain, and hilly, scenic run. It’s a course that rewards preparation and consistency. This six-month intermediate training plan is designed specifically to help you meet the demands of Muskoka’s course with confidence, efficiency, and endurance.

Whether you’re aiming to finish strong or set a personal best, this plan supports you through each phase of your journey—building fitness gradually while addressing the unique challenges of the Muskoka course.

🏊🚴‍♂️🏃 How the plan prepares you for Muskoka:

✅ Swim – Calm Waters, Focused Training

Emphasis on open water skills like sighting, pacing, and sustained efforts

VO2 interval sessions to develop speed and aerobic capacity for the 1.9 km lake swim

✅ Bike – Strong Legs for Rolling Hills

Long rides that mimic the steady climbs and descents of Muskoka’s 90 km course

Brick workouts to help you manage fatigue and maintain form off the bike

Hill-focused intervals to build strength and control pacing

✅ Run – Hilly Terrain, Smart Effort

Two-loop run preparation with targeted hill sessions and recovery pacing

Tempo runs and endurance-focused track sessions to increase efficiency

✅ Structured Weekly Load

Begins at 8 hours/week and gradually increases to around 12 hours/week

Built-in recovery weeks to prevent overtraining and support long-term progress

Balanced approach to endurance, intensity, and technique

📩 Need guidance along the way?
The plan includes email coach support so you can ask questions, adapt sessions, and stay on track.

This plan is built to support athletes like you who are preparing for the specific demands of the Half Distance Triathlon Muskoka. With steady training, focused sessions, and coach support, you’ll arrive at race day ready for the course—and confident in your preparation.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x3
02:51:00 02:15:00
Swim x3
01:22:00 01:15:00
Run x3
02:08:00 01:40:00
Strength x2
01:16:00 01:00:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
02:51:00 02:15:00
Swim
01:22:00 01:15:00
Run
02:08:00 01:40:00
Strength
01:16:00 01:00:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

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Paul M Johnson

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