🔥 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON MICHIGAN - BEGINNER W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON MICHIGAN - BEGINNER W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
You’ve set your sights on the Half Distance Triathlon in Michigan—a bold and inspiring goal. Whether you’ve never toed a triathlon start line or you're looking to step up in distance, this plan is built just for you. With calm waters in Betsie Bay, scenic bike routes along M-22, and a flat, crowd-friendly run through Frankfort and Elberta, this race offers the perfect setting for your breakthrough moment.
But here’s the truth: you can’t fake your way to the finish line. Without the right preparation, racing a Half Distance Triathlon is like building a skyscraper on sand. That’s why this 36-week beginner triathlon training plan gives you the rock-solid foundation you need—not just to finish, but to thrive.
🔥 This Plan Will Help You:
✅ Build endurance safely with a progressive weekly structure (from 7 to 12 hours/week)
✅ Master the swim with confidence-boosting video drills and form-focused sessions
✅ Train smart on the bike with heart rate and RPE-based workouts that mimic Michigan’s rolling terrain
✅ Run strong and finish proud with flat-course pacing strategies and brick workouts
✅ Gain strength with video-guided sessions designed for injury prevention and race-day power
✅ Stay motivated with personalized email coach support every step of the way
🌊 Swim Like a Triathlete
No chaos. No waves. Just smooth, focused training to help you glide confidently through the calm waters of Betsie Bay. Our plan starts with technique work and builds toward open water readiness.
🚴 Ride With Purpose
Michigan’s bike course demands rhythm and strength. You’ll train to handle hills, hold pace on the flats, and feel in control as you click off mile after mile on this iconic route.
🏃 Run to the Finish Line—Strong
Two flat loops on scenic roads make for a supportive, high-energy finish. With our race-paced runs and run/walk strategies, you’ll cross that line smiling, not stumbling.
You don’t need to be fast. You don’t need to be fearless.
You just need a plan—and the heart to follow it.
🎯 Are you ready to train with purpose and cross that finish line feeling unstoppable?
Start your journey to the Half Distance Triathlon in Michigan today—with coaching, structure, and inspiration built just for you.
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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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