🚴BEGINNER HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (BAHRAIN - MANAMA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🚴BEGINNER HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (BAHRAIN - MANAMA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
Dreaming of racing strong through the warm waters of Reef Island, powering past the Bahrain World Trade Centre on two wheels, and charging through the high-energy loops of Financial Harbour? Our 44-Week Beginner Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan is built to help you do just that—step by step, with confidence.
This course-specific plan prepares you for every element of the Bahrain Half Distance Triathlon:
🏊♂️ Swim – L-Shaped 1.9 km
Designed for open water success, our plan includes weekly swim workouts plus 📹 instructional video drills that improve technique and endurance in warm conditions—perfect for the 73°F (23°C) waters off Reef Island.
🚴 Bike – 90 km Flat and Fast
You'll build the strength and stamina needed to dominate Bahrain’s single-lap bike course with 🚴 structured RPE/heart rate sessions focused on sustained power, efficiency, and pacing.
🏃 Run – 21.1 km, 4-Loop Urban Run
Expect run sessions that include tempo work, V02 intervals, and threshold training—giving you the stamina and mental toughness to handle Bahrain’s four-loop course and soak up that incredible spectator energy.
🧱 Test Your Fitness with “B” and “C” Races
Strategically timed “C” races (low-pressure training events) and “B” races (key tune-up events) help you gain racing experience, track your progress, and build race-day confidence. We guide you through these checkpoints so you arrive at your A-race ready and resilient.
💪 What You Get with This Plan
✔️ 12-week strength & base phase, then 32-week Half Distance build
✔️ Weekly swim, bike, run & strength workouts—progressive & beginner-friendly
✔️ RPE & Heart Rate guided sessions for smarter training
✔️ 💬 Personalized coach support via email
✔️ Weekly volume grows from 9.5 to 14 hours
🎯 Whether it’s your first Half Distance Triathlon or you're chasing a personal best, this plan gives you the structure, support, and strategy to succeed in Bahrain.
👉 Start training with purpose and confidence. Your Bahrain Half Distance Triathlon journey begins now—with expert guidance every step of the way. Coach support included. Let’s make it happen!
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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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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