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🌟 2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE SANTA CRUZ - INTERMEDIATE W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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🌟 2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE SANTA CRUZ - INTERMEDIATE W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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Author

Paul M Johnson

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Length

24 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

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Plan Description

You’re not just training for any race—you’re preparing for the Santa Cruz Half Distance Triathlon:
🌊 A 1.2-mile ocean swim around the historic Wharf.
🚴‍♀️ A 56-mile bike ride with 2,500+ ft of elevation along Highway 1’s breathtaking coast.
🏃‍♂️ A 13.1-mile run on the rugged, scenic West Cliff path.

This course is stunning—but it’s also tough. That’s why we created a 6-Month Santa Cruz Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan that builds you up, step by step, with the power to perform when it matters most.

🚀 What’s Inside This Proven Training Plan?
✅ Structured Progression
Start with 8 hours of weekly training and build to 12—no guesswork, just results. You’ll steadily grow endurance, speed, and strength without overtraining.

✅ Ocean-Ready Swim Prep
Train for race-day reality with open-water focused workouts that build confidence in cooler temps and simulate the iconic swim around the Wharf.

✅ Bike Power & Climbing Strength
Crush the Highway 1 rollers with targeted intervals, long rides, and terrain-specific work that prepares you for real-world race conditions.

✅ Race-Ready Run Conditioning
From tempo runs to long aerobic efforts, you’ll develop the durability to fly across the coast and into the final stretch on Cowell’s Beach.

✅ Brick Workouts That Build Mental Grit
Get used to running strong off the bike with progressive brick sessions designed to sharpen transitions and boost confidence on tired legs.

✅ Speed & Endurance Combo
VO2 max intervals, threshold sets, and track workouts push your limits and elevate your fitness to new heights.

✅ 💬 Personalized Email Coaching Support
Got questions? Need feedback? You’ll have direct access to your coach to help guide your journey every step of the way.

🎯 Whether you’re chasing a PR or tackling your first Half Distance Triathlon, this plan delivers the structure, challenge, and support to cross that finish line strong—right on the sand at Cowell’s Beach.

Your Santa Cruz success story starts here. Let's train with purpose, race with confidence, and finish with pride.

👉 Commit today—your best race is waiting.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x3
02:51:00 02:15:00
Swim x3
01:22:00 01:15:00
Run x3
02:08:00 01:40:00
Strength x2
01:16:00 01:00:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
02:51:00 02:15:00
Swim
01:22:00 01:15:00
Run
02:08:00 01:40:00
Strength
01:16:00 01:00:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

All supported devices

Paul M Johnson

Andiamo²®

🏊🚴🏃🏅 Dive into the world of Andiamo²®, where we blend lifestyle with momentum and celebrate the exhilarating journey of triathlon! 🎉 We're not just about races; we're a vibrant community dedicated to enhancing your active lifestyle experience.✨


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