🚴 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON WACO - BEGINNER W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🚴 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON WACO - BEGINNER W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
If you're dreaming about crossing the finish line of the Half Distance Triathlon in Waco, Texas—but aren’t sure where to start—you’re not alone. Whether you're new to triathlon or stepping up to the 70.3 challenge for the first time, this 44-week beginner triathlon training plan was designed with you in mind.
🌊 Swim:
Waco’s swim is beginner-friendly—a calm, 1.2-mile downriver stretch in the Brazos River. We’ll guide you from the very basics of technique and confidence-building in open water to race-day readiness. With video-based swim drills, you’ll feel calmer and more capable every time you enter the water.
🚴 Bike:
The 56-mile course rolls through beautiful Texas countryside with fast flats and gentle hills. With easy-to-follow, heart rate & RPE-guided sessions, we’ll help you build endurance safely and steadily—no intimidating power meters or confusing jargon required.
🏃♂️ Run:
The 13.1-mile riverside run takes you across historic bridges to a memorable finish. Our plan gently increases your mileage and stamina with walk/run options, structured threshold runs, and guidance to help you stay strong through every mile.
💬 We know the doubts, the questions, and the “what-ifs.” That’s why this plan includes personalized email coach support—so you’re never training alone.
What makes this Half Distance Triathlon training plan different?
✅ 12-week gentle base phase to build strength, endurance, and confidence
✅ 32-week progression designed to fit real life—starting at 9.5 hrs/week
✅ Race windows for your "B" and "C" race events
✅ Beginner-specific strength training to prevent injury and boost resilience
✅ Video swim drills that make technique simple and clear
✅ Supportive guidance through every training phase—no experience required
✅ Direct email access to your coach for encouragement and answers
You’re not just training for a race. You’re proving to yourself that you can do something extraordinary.
🎯 Start your Half Distance Triathlon journey today with a plan built for beginners—backed by real coaching and real heart. Let’s get you to Waco’s finish line, proud and strong.
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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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