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BEGINNER HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (MUSKOKA - CANADA 2027) - Andiamo²®

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BEGINNER HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (MUSKOKA - CANADA 2027) - Andiamo²®

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Author

Paul M Johnson - Andiamo²®

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Length

24 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Plan Description

With a 1.9 km swim in calm Peninsula Lake, a 90 km bike ride over relentless hills, and a 21.1 km run through shaded trails and steep rollers, this course demands structured training. Our Beginner’s Six-Month Half Distance Triathlon Plan is built specifically to meet these race-day challenges head-on.
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🏊‍♂️ Swim-Ready Conditioning
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✔️ Focus on technique, sighting, and open-water confidence for the clear, smooth conditions in Peninsula Lake.
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✔️ Weekly drills and tempo efforts improve form and pacing, key to a strong start at Muskoka.
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🚴 Climb with Confidence
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✔️ Progressive cycling workouts tailored to simulate Muskoka’s 1,200+ meters of elevation gain.
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✔️ VO2 and threshold intervals sharpen climbing ability and power endurance for back-to-back hills.
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✔️ Long weekend rides build stamina and mental resilience for the single-loop, scenic but demanding bike course.
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🏃 Trail-Smart Running
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✔️ Two-loop run prep with race-specific tempo efforts.
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✔️ Emphasis on pacing, stride economy, and heat adaptation to match Muskoka’s late summer conditions.
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🧠 Comprehensive, Athlete-Centered Design
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✔️ Weekly strength sessions with video demos* target injury prevention and race-day durability.
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✔️ RPE- and heart rate–based intervals personalize training to your current fitness level.
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✔️ Email coach support gives you answers and guidance when you need it most.
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With this plan, you’re not guessing—you’re training with intent. Each week builds logically from the last, starting at 7 hours and peaking around 12, ensuring you arrive in Muskoka physically prepared and mentally ready.
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📧 Let’s train together. Whether you're taking on your first Half Distance Triathlon or looking to improve with expert structure, this plan has the tools—and the support—to help you succeed.
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👉 Start your journey to Muskoka finish line confidence today—with the training structure and coaching guidance to make it happen.
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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x3
02:54:00 02:30:00
Swim x3
01:27:00 01:15:00
Run x3
02:07:00 01:40:00
Strength x1
00:57:00 00:55:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
02:54:00 02:30:00
Swim
01:27:00 01:15:00
Run
02:07:00 01:40:00
Strength
00:57:00 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®

Every level. Every Training Plan. One simple price: just $6 a week—and the plan is yours to keep and reuse forever. Welcome to the Andiamo²® family, where your goals, lifestyle, and personal best come first. Based in Austin, Texas, we offer in-person and remote triathlon coaching plus structured training plans that give every workout a clear purpose. Whether you’re preparing for your first race or your next breakthrough, you’ll have experienced guidance every step of the way.


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