🌟2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE ACAPULCO MEXICO - INTERMEDIATE W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🌟2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE ACAPULCO MEXICO - INTERMEDIATE W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
Race the Half Distance Triathlon in Acapulco, Mexico with a Plan Built for Heat, Hills, and High Performance.
This plan prepares you for every challenge this dynamic course throws your way—from the warm Pacific waters to the steep early bike climbs and the sun-drenched run along Av de las Palmas.
With strategic progression and purpose-built workouts, this plan ensures you're not just race-ready—you’re race-confident. Here's how:
🏊♂️ Swim Preparedness – Playa Majahua Challenge
✔️ Long, sustained open-water swim sets simulate Acapulco’s warm (84°F / 29°C) conditions
✔️ Rolling start simulations help you stay calm and efficient from the first stroke
✔️ Emphasis on form and endurance so you exit the water strong—not drained
🚴♀️ Bike Endurance – Conquer the 600m Climb + Descents
✔️ Anaerobic sessions to simulate the early ascent and 1,600m total elevation
✔️ VO2 max intervals boost climbing strength and recovery
✔️ Long weekend rides replicate the heat and rolling terrain of Blvd de las Naciones and Viaducto Diamante
🏃♂️ Run Strength – Perform in 88°F (31°C) Heat
✔️ Brick sessions train you to run strong off the bike in hot, humid conditions
✔️ Threshold and tempo workouts improve pacing for the flat, fast two-loop course
✔️ Heat adaptation strategies and hydration reminders prepare you for every aid station
💪 Structured, Smarter Training
✔️ Weekly training loads grow from 8 to 12 hours to prevent injury while building peak fitness
✔️ Detailed guidance on rest, and nutrition.
✔️ Personalized email coach support to adjust your plan when life gets in the way
🔥 Whether you're chasing a PR or just aiming to finish strong, this Half Distance Triathlon training plan empowers you to take on Acapulco's bold course with confidence and control.
Start your training today—personalized coach support is included to guide every step of your journey. The finish line in Acapulco is waiting. 🏁
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Bike
x3
|
02:51:00 | 02:25:00 |
|
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 | 02:25:00 | |
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01:22:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:08:00 | 01:40:00 | |
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01:16:00 | 01:00:00 |
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