🌟2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE BUENOS AIRES - INTERMEDIATE W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🌟2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE BUENOS AIRES - INTERMEDIATE W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
Are you ready to take on the Half Distance Triathlon in Buenos Aires? This six-month triathlon training plan is specifically designed to prepare you for the calm waters of Lago Regatas, the fast, flat ride on the Buenos Aires Highway, and the scenic, gently rolling run through Palermo. With structured progressions, personalized coaching support, and race-specific workouts, this plan sets you up to succeed on race day.
🏗️ Base Training Foundation
Before beginning you need to have 8–10 weeks of aerobic base to where you can swim 1.5km, bike 30km, run 10km.
✅ Swim-Ready for Lago Regatas
Train for the calm, two-loop swim with structured intervals and open-water simulations. Sessions improve endurance and pacing for 1.9 km in mild 64°F (18°C) water. You’ll enter the water race-ready.
✅ Power Through the Bike
Get fast and strong for the flat, 90 km three-loop ride. This plan includes race-specific tempo rides, cadence drills, and long sessions to develop sustained power for this speed-friendly highway course.
✅ Run the Streets of Palermo with Confidence
Run workouts mirror the terrain of Buenos Aires, with gentle inclines and fast flats. You’ll build strength, endurance, and pacing through brick workouts, long runs, and tempo intervals—so you finish strong.
🔥 Performance-Boosting Intensity
As your base grows, intensity rises:
✅ VO₂ max intervals to boost speed
✅ Threshold workouts to improve stamina
✅ Brick sessions to master bike-run transitions
✅ Strength work to reduce injury and build durability
📅 Weekly Training Commitment
Start at just 8 hours per week and build to 12. Every session is strategically placed for recovery and adaptation—perfect for busy athletes.
💬 You’re Not Alone
Get personalized email coach support throughout the plan. Ask questions, stay accountable, and train with confidence knowing guidance is just a message away.
👉 Start your journey to the Half Distance Triathlon in Buenos Aires today. Train smart. Race strong. Let’s make this your best performance yet.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Bike
x3
|
02:51:00 | 02:15:00 |
|
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:51:00 | 02:15:00 | |
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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 |
Training Load By Week
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