ADVANCED HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (SUNSHINE COAST 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
ADVANCED HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (SUNSHINE COAST 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Ready to race fast and strong on Australia’s breathtaking Sunshine Coast? This 36-week advanced Half Distance Triathlon training plan is purpose-built to prepare you for the ocean swim at Mooloolaba Beach, the high-speed Sunshine Motorway bike leg, and the challenging, scenic run across Alexandra Headland and Cotton Tree.
You’re not just training — you’re preparing to excel on a course known for its heat, headwinds, and hills. Here's how this plan gets you there:
✅ Ocean-Specific Swim Prep
Our swim workouts emphasize technique, pacing, and open-water confidence — exactly what you need to handle the 1-lap ocean swim with Mooloolaba’s occasional surf and subtle currents.
✅ Aerodynamic Power for the Bike Course
The 90km ride along the Sunshine Motorway and local esplanades demands sustained output with controlled intensity. Through structured tempo intervals, power sprint sessions, and climbing accelerations, you’ll build the stamina and wattage needed to stay aero and stay fast.
✅ Run-Strong Off the Bike
Conquer the 21.1km run over varied terrain — including the iconic Alexandra Headland Hill — with anaerobic threshold training, VO2 max intervals, and brick workouts to simulate race fatigue and sharpen your mental toughness.
✅ Smart Periodization with Recovery
Following a 3:1 training-to-recovery week structure, this plan balances hard work with rest, peaking with 14.5-hour weeks designed to boost endurance, resilience, and race-day readiness.
✅ Progressive Strength & Endurance Development
We begin with functional strength work and build toward high-performance triathlon-specific strength and aerobic capacity — ensuring you arrive at the Sunshine Coast both powerful and injury-resistant.
✅ Tailored to Advanced Age-Groupers
This plan is engineered for experienced athletes aiming to hit personal bests, especially those 40+ who demand smarter, more efficient training.
📬 Your Personal Coach, On Call
Every purchase includes personalized email support from a triathlon coach — helping you adapt, adjust, and optimize your training journey.
🌊🔥 Train with purpose. Race with power. Own the Sunshine Coast.
Start your Half Distance Triathlon transformation today. 💥
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
01:18:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
03:27:00 | 02:35:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
02:08:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Run
x2
|
01:43:00 | 01:40:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:18:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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03:27:00 | 02:35:00 | |
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02:08:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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01:43:00 | 01:40:00 |
Training Load By Week
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