🏅 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON BOISE - INTERMEDIATE PLAN W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏅 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON BOISE - INTERMEDIATE PLAN W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Half Distance Triathlon Boise: Train with Purpose for Idaho’s 70.3-Mile Challenge
Preparing for the Half Distance Triathlon Boise means understanding the course and training with intention. This 70.3-mile event begins with a 1.2-mile swim in the clear, calm waters of Lucky Peak Reservoir, where temperatures average 72°F (22°C)—ideal for wetsuit-legal conditions. Athletes then take on a scenic 56-mile bike course featuring rolling terrain through the rural outskirts of Boise, transitioning downtown for a fast, flat 13.1-mile run along the Boise River Greenbelt. With summer highs near 81°F (27°C), the environment demands heat acclimation, strong pacing, and structured preparation.
🔥 The 36-Week Half Distance Triathlon Intermediate Training Plan is built specifically for athletes targeting events like Boise. Here's how this plan prepares you:
✅ Foundational Fitness: The opening 12 weeks develop your aerobic engine and durability, regardless of your starting fitness level—perfect for handling Boise’s steady swim and bike demands.
✅ Targeted Strength & Technique: Early strength training and swim technique drills help you build muscular balance and injury resistance, critical for Boise’s wetsuit-legal swim and hilly ride.
✅ Progressive Volume & Intensity: From week 13 on, you’ll steadily build from 7 to ~12.5 training hours/week. Strategic increases prepare you to handle Boise’s longer bike leg and maintain strong run form in warm conditions.
✅ Race-Specific Workouts: Brick sessions simulate race-day transitions. Vo2 max intervals, anaerobic threshold sessions, and endurance track work sharpen speed and resilience for Boise’s final 13.1-mile run.
✅ Course & Weather Readiness: Long outdoor sessions and heat-adaptive workouts ensure you’re mentally and physically ready for the Boise terrain and temperatures.
📹 Video-guided swim drills, structured HR/power-based intervals, and strength sessions support performance and reduce injury risk—especially important for the rolling bike course and repetitive footstrike of a flat half marathon.
👟 Build confidence, train smart, and race strong with email coach-supported guidance. Each plan includes personalized email support, so you’re never alone on your journey.
🎯 Start your Boise training today—prepare with purpose and finish with confidence.
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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
|
01:33:00 | 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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01:33:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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