🏅 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON OHIO - INTERMEDIATE PLAN W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏅 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON OHIO - INTERMEDIATE PLAN W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
The Sandusky Half Distance Triathlon offers a scenic and demanding race experience. The 1.2-mile swim starts with a rolling launch off the Kelleys Island Ferry into Sandusky Bay, with average water temperatures around 78°F. The swim finishes at Paper District Marina near transition. The 56-mile bike course is a flat, fast single loop through Erie and Sandusky Counties, with only 790 feet of elevation. The 13.1-mile run features a flat, two-loop route through downtown Sandusky—ideal for spectators. Average temperatures near 88°F require smart pacing and heat adaptation.
To excel, you need a training plan designed for the specific challenges of this course, terrain, and weather.
🔥 The 36-Week half distance Intermediate plan provides a structured, progressive approach tailored for triathletes ready to improve.
💪 Start with a 12-week base phase focused on building endurance and injury resilience. This phase includes strength training to improve power and protect joints.
🌊 From week 13, the 24-week race-specific phase gradually increases training from 7 to 12.5 hours weekly. It features swim intervals, open water practice, flat tempo bike rides mirroring Sandusky’s course, and brick workouts to prepare you for race-day fatigue.
☀️ The plan integrates hot-weather run training, hydration strategies, and pacing tips to handle Sandusky’s summer heat.
🏃♂️ Workouts focus on anaerobic threshold runs, V02 max bike intervals, and endurance sessions that build stamina, confidence, and reduce injury risk.
📹 Plus, gain access to swim technique videos, interval bike and run workouts tailored by Heart Rate and Power, and triathlete-specific strength routines—all with clear video guidance.
🎯 This plan also offers personalized email coach support to keep you on track and answer your questions.
Train smart. Race confident.
👉 Begin your journey with the 36-Week HALF DIST Intermediate Plan and prepare to conquer the Sandusky Half Distance Triathlon.
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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
|
01:34:00 | 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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01:34:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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