🔥 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON OHIO - BEGINNER W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON OHIO - BEGINNER W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Train Smart for the Ohio Half Distance Triathlon with a 36-Week Plan Built for Success
The Ohio Half Distance Triathlon offers a scenic, fast, and unique race experience. Athletes begin with a 1.2-mile swim featuring a rolling start off the Kelleys Island Ferry into Sandusky Bay (average temp: 78°F), finishing at the Paper District Marina. The 56-mile bike course delivers a flat, wind-friendly ride through Erie and Sandusky Counties, with just 790 feet of elevation—ideal for consistent pacing. The 13.1-mile run loops twice through downtown Sandusky, with minimal incline and average race-day temps around 88°F.
To prepare for these specific race-day demands, our 36-week beginner Half Distance Triathlon training plan is built to align with the course profile, terrain, and environmental conditions.
🏊 Phase 1: Foundational Fitness (Weeks 1–12)
Build essential aerobic endurance and refine swim technique through structured sessions, including video-guided swim drills. Swim workouts target open-water comfort and form efficiency—key for a ferry-start swim in variable conditions.
🚴 Phase 2: Progressive Build (Weeks 13–24)
Structured bike sessions use RPE and heart rate to improve stamina and cadence control, specifically for flat, fast courses like Sandusky’s. Long rides replicate the single-loop format, while strength training (💪 with video support*) enhances muscular durability and reduces injury risk.
🏃 Phase 3: Peak Training & Brick Workouts (Weeks 25–36)
Train in warm-weather conditions, simulate race pace on flat terrain, and execute weekly brick sessions—replicating the back-to-back bike-run challenge. Athletes gain confidence and pacing strategy for Sandusky’s flat, exposed run course.
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Every athlete receives email-based support from a certified coach—ideal for real-time guidance and accountability.
🎯 This plan helps you:
Build endurance gradually and safely
Master transitions with structured brick workouts
Reduce injury risk with targeted strength routines
Arrive race-ready and confident for the Ohio Half Distance Triathlon
Train with purpose. Prepare with confidence.
Start your 36-week journey today and build toward your best Half Distance Triathlon yet—backed by expert support and proven structure.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
01:20:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
02:27:00 | 02:30:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:46:00 | 01:40:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:08:00 | 00:55:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:20:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:27:00 | 02:30:00 | |
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01:46:00 | 01:40:00 | |
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01:08:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
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