🔥2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON POREC CROATIA - BEGINNER W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON POREC CROATIA - BEGINNER W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
This 36-week beginner-friendly plan is your roadmap to race-day success. Designed with zero prior experience required, the plan combines science-based endurance training with real-world adaptability—perfect for your first Half Distance Triathlon or your return to the sport.
🌊 SWIM PREP: Calm Waters, Confident Starts
The point-to-point, clockwise swim in the protected Plava Laguna cove (64°F / 18°C) is ideal for new triathletes—but only with proper technique and confidence.
✅ Foundational swim phase with guided drills and video instruction
✅ Open-water prep to adapt to sighting, pacing, and wetsuit practice
✅ RPE-based swim sessions to match race effort and condition you for cool water
🚴 BIKE STRONG: Fast Course, Smart Training
The 90km rolling bike course through vineyards and olive groves, including closed highway sections, is built for speed—not suffering.
✅ Gradual build from 7 to 12 hours/week includes structured cycling workouts
✅ Progressive brick sessions prepare your body for smooth bike-to-run transitions
✅ Emphasis on aero-position endurance, cadence control, and long-ride pacing
🏃 RUN READY: Coastal Views, Rolling Terrain
With 2 scenic loops along the Adriatic coast to Poreč city center and Zelena Resort, the rolling run requires stamina and rhythm.
✅ Tempo and negative split workouts help you dial in pace on undulating terrain
✅ Strength + mobility sessions support durable, injury-resistant run form
✅ Weekly long runs scale progressively to race-specific intensity
🏆 Why This Plan Works:
✔️ 36-week progression tailored for beginner Half Distance Triathlon athletes
✔️ All workouts based on Heart Rate and RPE, no power meter required
✔️ Detailed strength training videos included for swim, bike, and run support
✔️ Real-world flexibility with built-in recovery weeks to keep you fresh
✔️ Expertly designed by coaches who understand your journey
💬 Have questions? Need motivation? Every plan includes personalized email coach support—you're never training alone.
Let’s make it happen—this plan gives you the tools, structure, and guidance to cross the finish line with confidence.
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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
|
01:07:00 | 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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01:07:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
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