🏅 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON MUNCIE - INTERMEDIATE W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏅 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON MUNCIE - INTERMEDIATE W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Train Smarter for the Half Distance Triathlon Muncie – A Structured 36-Week Plan
This 36-week Intermediate Plan is built to guide you through a progressive structure tailored to the unique terrain and conditions of Muncie.
✅ 12-Week Base Phase
Build a solid aerobic foundation with carefully managed volume and intensity. This phase establishes muscular endurance and reinforces efficient movement patterns before advancing to race-specific preparation.
✅ Course-Specific Strength Training
The rolling run course and flat, high-speed bike segment require durable leg strength and sustained output. Weekly strength sessions target these needs, reducing injury risk and improving power output—critical for the long return leg on the bike, often aided by light tailwinds.
✅ Open Water Skills Development
The swim at Prairie Creek Reservoir is spacious but can become crowded in the early stages. Early-season open water sessions build your comfort and positioning skills, while video-guided drills improve stroke efficiency in calm, 73°F (23°C) waters.
✅ Race Simulation Workouts
Mid-plan sessions simulate key race segments. Long bricks on terrain that mimics Delaware and Henry County roads reinforce your pacing strategy for the flat 56-mile bike and the hilly 13.1-mile reservoir run.
✅ Threshold & VO2 Intervals
Targeted interval work begins in week 7 and intensifies during the build phase. Threshold intervals improve your pace sustainability on the run’s rolling terrain, while VO2 efforts sharpen speed for final surges.
✅ Taper Strategy Built-In
The final weeks guide you through a disciplined taper to optimize race-day freshness—essential for performing in Muncie’s average race-day air temperature of 83°F (28°C).
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
01:19:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
02:29:00 | 02:25:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:49:00 | 01:40:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:31:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:19:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:29:00 | 02:25:00 | |
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01:49:00 | 01:40:00 | |
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01:31:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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