🌟SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE MELBOURNE - INTERMEDIATE W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🌟SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE MELBOURNE - INTERMEDIATE W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
Are you ready to dominate the Half Distance Triathlon in Melbourne? This six-month training plan is expertly designed to prepare you for the iconic St. Kilda Beach swim, Beach Road bike, and the scenic waterfront run that define one of Australia’s premier triathlon events. Before beginning be sure to have a solid base of training to finish an Olympic distance triathlon.
🌊 Swim-Ready Preparation:
From your first stroke at St. Kilda Beach to your final turn back toward Catani Gardens, you’ll be race-ready for open water conditions. This plan incorporates open water swim simulation sets, pacing strategies, and endurance swims specifically tailored for the 1.9km Half Distance Triathlon swim leg.
🚴 Crush the Fast Beach Road Course:
Melbourne’s Beach Road bike course demands sustained power and mental focus. Your plan includes progressive long rides, high-cadence intervals, and brick workouts to mimic the flat, fast nature of the 90km course and prepare you for the quick turns near Mordialloc.
🏃 Master the Run Along Melbourne’s Waterfront:
With two laps along the flat Elwood-St. Kilda stretch, this training plan sharpens your pacing, incorporates tempo intervals, and builds run durability—so you can confidently finish strong beneath the palm trees of Catani Gardens.
✅ Key Benefits of This Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan:
✔️ Structured Weekly Progression — Builds from 8 to 12 hours/week, allowing smart, sustainable fitness gains
✔️ Race-Specific Brick Workouts — Simulates Melbourne’s transitions for seamless execution
✔️ Tempo + VO₂ Max Intervals — Enhances speed and stamina across all three disciplines
✔️ Open Water Swim Focus — Prepares you for the cool, potentially choppy conditions of Port Phillip Bay
✔️ Run-Endurance + Threshold Sessions — Perfect for the fast, flat final 21.1km segment
✔️ Personalized Email Coach Support — Stay accountable, get expert guidance, and maximize your results
🔥 Whether you're a seasoned competitor or stepping up to the Half Distance Triathlon for the first time, this plan is your roadmap to race-day success in Melbourne.
👉 Commit today and train with confidence. Your best Half Distance Triathlon performance is waiting. Let’s make it happen—together.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
---|---|---|
Bike
x3
|
02:51:00 | 02:15:00 |
Swim
x3
|
01:22:00 | 01:15:00 |
Run
x3
|
02:08:00 | 01:40:00 |
Strength
x2
|
01:16:00 | 01:00:00 |
Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
---|---|---|---|
|
02:51:00 | 02:15:00 | |
|
01:22:00 | 01:15:00 | |
|
02:08:00 | 01:40:00 | |
|
01:16:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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