🌴 Racing the Half Distance Triathlon in Acapulco, Mexico means preparing for a hot, hilly, and high-performance course—and this 36-week training plan is your complete roadmap to race day success.

🏊 Swim Start in Playa Majahua
With Acapulco’s warm 84°F (29°C) ocean waters and a rolling start, your swim demands efficient technique and heat conditioning. This plan builds your swim fitness from the ground up, with weekly sessions focused on open water skills, bilateral breathing, pacing, and form. By race day, you’ll glide confidently through the 1.9 km swim with energy to spare.

🚴 Rolling Hills and 1600m of Elevation
The bike course’s 600m climb out of T1 and 1,600m total elevation gain make strength and stamina essential. From the beginning, this Half Distance Triathlon plan incorporates interval power sessions, and long rides that simulate race-day terrain. You’ll be ready for the challenge—and the thrilling descents on Viaducto Diamante and Blvd de las Naciones.

🏃 Run Strong in the Acapulco Heat
With temps reaching 88°F (31°C), the two-loop flat run becomes a test of pacing, heat adaptation, and hydration. Our plan integrates tempo runs, track intervals, and race-specific brick workouts to build your mental and physical toughness. You’ll also train with hydration strategies that mimic race day, so you can execute a smart, strong finish.

Why Athletes Trust This Half Distance Triathlon Plan:
✅ 12-Week Foundation Phase: Builds endurance, strength, and confidence from scratch
✅ Progressive 24-Week Build: Structured workouts ramp to 12.5 hours per week
✅ Swim, Bike & Run Focus: VO2 intervals, tempo sets, threshold sessions, and brick training
✅ Strength Training + Mobility: Integrated weekly to prevent injury and boost performance
✅ Heart Rate & Power-Based Sessions: Scientifically backed training intensity
✅ 🧠 Mental Prep: Develop pacing, hydration, and fueling strategies tailored for Acapulco
✅ 📹 Video Library: Technique drills and strength workouts* designed for triathletes

🚀 Ready to race strong in Acapulco? This Half Distance Triathlon plan gives you more than just workouts—it gives you a proven system, backed by expert guidance and personalized email coach support.

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