🚴2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON MOSSEL BAY - BEGINNER W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🚴2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON MOSSEL BAY - BEGINNER W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
The Half Distance Triathlon Mossel Bay is a race of grit and beauty, with a 1.9km sea swim, a hilly 90km bike ride boasting 1,020m of elevation gain, and a scenic yet challenging 21.1km run through the harbor and coastal pathways. To take on this course, you need more than motivation — you need a strategic plan built for success.
Our 44-week Beginner Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan is designed specifically to prepare you for the unique demands of this course — whether you're brand new to triathlon or stepping up to the Half Distance for the first time.
✅ 12-Week Base Phase: Build foundational endurance, strength, and confidence before the main build even begins — no prior training required.
✅ 32-Week Structured Build Phase: Progress from 9.5 to 14 hours of weekly training focused on race-specific conditioning. Focused “B” and “C” tune-up races to test and optimize transitions, fueling protocols, and pacing execution under competitive stress.
🏊♂️ Open Water Swim Prep: Technique-driven swim workouts mirror ocean conditions and rolling start dynamics for Mossel Bay’s point-to-point sea swim.
🚵 Hilly Bike Adaptation: The bike workouts include elevation-focused rides and RPE/HR-based intervals, preparing your legs for the 1,020m of climbing along Herbertsdale Road.
🏃 Run Durability & Strength: The undulating three-lap run is tackled with progressive brick runs, threshold intervals, and a pacing strategy to manage fatigue.
🔥 VO2 Max + Threshold Intervals: Maximize your performance potential with smart intensity workouts designed to elevate your endurance engine.
💡 Beginner-Friendly Strength Training: Integrated sessions target core and muscular strength without overloading your weekly training volume.
🎯 Real Coaching Support: With personalized email coaching built in, you're never training alone. Get expert guidance and feedback as you move through the plan.
Whether you're racing for the finish line or chasing a personal best, this Half Distance Triathlon training plan will give you the fitness, confidence, and mental edge to own your Mossel Bay race day.
👉 Start training smarter today — your path to the Half Distance Triathlon Mossel Bay starts with this expertly crafted plan and includes direct access to your coach for support every step of the way.
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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 |
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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 |
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