2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON MUSKOKA - INTERMEDIATE W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON MUSKOKA - INTERMEDIATE W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - 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 | |
---|---|---|---|
|
02:51:00 | 02:15:00 | |
|
01:22:00 | 01:15:00 | |
|
02:08:00 | 01:40:00 | |
|
01:16:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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