🚴HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON ACAPULCO MEXICO - BEGINNER W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🚴HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON ACAPULCO MEXICO - BEGINNER W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
Racing the Half Distance Triathlon in Acapulco, Mexico means one thing—you're up for a thrilling challenge in a world-class setting. From the warm waters of Playa Majahua to the demanding 600-meter climb and tropical run heat, this course rewards the prepared. Our 44-week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan is meticulously designed to condition you for every inch of the course—no fluff, no filler.
💥 Tailored for Acapulco’s Unique Demands
🏊 Open Water Swim Prep: With ocean-specific swim drills and technique-focused sessions, you’ll be primed to handle the 84°F (29°C) water of Playa Majahua. The 12-week foundation phase builds form and endurance, ensuring you enter the water calm, efficient, and confident.
🚴 Climbing-Ready Bike Strength: The course’s 600-meter climb at the start and its rolling 1600-meter elevation profile demands strength and stamina. Our plan includes structured RPE/HR-based bike workouts and muscular endurance rides that mimic Acapulco’s terrain. You'll learn to pace early and descend with control.
🏃 Run Strong in the Heat: Expect 88°F (31°C) race-day temps. Our plan incorporates heat-adaptive strategies, aid station pacing, and tempo intervals so you can thrive on the two-loop flat run. Whether it’s mental focus or hydration execution, we’ve got you covered.
✅ 12-week Base Phase: Build strength, aerobic fitness & technical swim skills
✅ 32-week Progressive Build: VO₂ max intervals, threshold training & endurance mastery
✅ Purposeful lower-priority “B” and “C” races to dial in nutrition and pacing plans
✅ 🎥 Swim Drills: Easy-to-follow video tutorials for technique improvement
✅ 🏃♂️ RPE/Heart Rate Guided Run Workouts for smarter training
✅ 🚴 RPE/Heart Rate Guided Bike Sessions to boost power and control
✅ 💪 Beginner-Specific Strength Workouts to build race-day durability
✅ 📨 Personalized email coach support—get answers when you need them most
This is more than a beginner plan—it's a complete performance system for athletes targeting Acapulco’s Half Distance Triathlon. From your first structured workout to your final sprint down Av. de las Palmas, we’ll help you race strong, smart, and confident.
👉 Train with purpose. Race with power. Start your Half Distance Triathlon journey today—with expert guidance every step of the way.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
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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 |
Training Load By Week
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