🔥 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON WESTERN SYDNEY - BEGINNER W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON WESTERN SYDNEY - BEGINNER W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
This 36-week beginner-friendly training plan is built specifically to prepare you for the unique challenges of the Penrith course—whether it’s your first long-course race or you’re returning for a stronger finish.
✅ Built from the Ground Up
No prior triathlon experience? No problem. You’ll start with a 12-week base training phase designed to build your aerobic engine, muscular endurance, and swim efficiency. Structured workouts include:
🏊 Swim drills (with video guides) to sharpen technique for Penrith Lake’s calm, wetsuit-legal waters
🚴 Bike and 🏃 run sessions based on Rate of Perceived Effort (RPE) and heart rate, preparing you for the undulating course and technical turns
✅ Specificity for the Western Sydney Course
The next 24 weeks progressively train you for:
Open-water swim confidence in cool, calm water like Penrith Lake
Strength and stamina for the scenic, fast 90km bike course, including technical U-turns and variable pacing
Endurance and mental focus for the 3-lap, spectator-lined 21.1km run, with key efforts up Old Castlereagh Road
✅ Progressive Load with Recovery
Start at 7 hours/week and gradually build to a peak of 12 hours/week, including:
🧱 Brick workouts that simulate race-day transitions
⏱️ Tempo and threshold sessions to increase your lactate threshold and race pace
💪 Weekly strength sessions with video demonstrations*—no guesswork
✅ Coaching Support When You Need It
Every purchase includes personalized email support from a certified triathlon coach, giving you guidance and accountability throughout your journey.
🎯 Whether you’re chasing your first Half Distance Triathlon finish or aiming for a personal best, this plan provides the proven structure, science-backed workouts, and support you need to succeed in Penrith.
👉 Don’t leave your Half Distance Triathlon preparation to chance—start your training journey today with expert guidance and a plan that’s tailored for your success in Western Sydney.
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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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