🚴 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON MAINE - BEGINNER W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🚴 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON MAINE - BEGINNER W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
The Half Distance Triathlon Maine presents a unique set of race-day demands: a fast, current-assisted river swim; a scenic but hilly 56-mile bike ride through the Kennebec River Valley; and a mostly flat 13.1-mile run with rolling sections through small towns and shaded paths. To be fully prepared, athletes need a training plan that aligns specifically with this course’s terrain, elevation, and summer race conditions.
The 44-week Half Distance Triathlon Beginner Training Plan is structured to help you meet these demands—safely and effectively. Whether you’re tackling your first triathlon or returning with renewed focus, this plan gradually builds your endurance, power, and race-day readiness across every discipline.
✅ Swim Training Tailored for Maine’s River Current: Early-season technique-focused workouts build confidence in open water. Instructional video drills reinforce form efficiency, preparing you for the fast 1.2-mile swim aided by the Kennebec River’s current.
✅ Bike Workouts Designed for Rolling Elevation: The course climbs over 3,000 feet, so structured RPE and heart-rate based intervals develop the strength and pacing skills needed for long climbs and sustained descents. Strength sessions support injury prevention on uneven terrain.
✅ Run Sessions Built for Sustained Effort: With a mostly flat-to-rolling course and average race-day temperatures around 75°F (24°C), the plan integrates pace-controlled long runs and race-specific brick workouts to build heat tolerance and pacing discipline.
✅ Progressive Volume & Intensity: Starting with 9.5 hours in week 13 and peaking at 14 hours by week 39, the plan develops fitness gradually—limiting burnout and reducing risk of injury.
✅ Focused VO₂ and Threshold Training: In the later stages, you’ll incorporate VO₂ intervals and anaerobic threshold sessions, giving you the edge for sustained effort during the final miles.
✅ Coach Support Included: Each purchase includes personalized email support to keep you on track, answer training questions, and adjust your plan when life happens.
This isn’t just a training schedule—it’s a performance-focused pathway designed specifically for the Half Distance Triathlon Maine experience.
👉 Start your training today and take the guesswork out of preparing for Maine’s stunning, demanding course—with expert guidance every step of the way.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
01:25:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
02:38:00 | 02:30:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:54:00 | 01:40:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:05:00 | 00:55:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:25:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:38:00 | 02:30:00 | |
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01:54:00 | 01:40:00 | |
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01:05:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
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