SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON LA QUINTA - BEGINNER W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON LA QUINTA - BEGINNER W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
Lake Cahuilla’s calm, cool waters. The fast, flat roads of the Thermal Raceway. Scenic run loops through the Silver Rock Golf Resort with cheering crowds and mountain views. The Half Distance Triathlon in La Quinta is an ideal course for first-timers—but only if your training matches the terrain.
That’s exactly what this Six-Month Beginner’s Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan is built for: helping you show up race-ready, confident, and strong from the first stroke to the final mile.
👉 Base Training Required: You’ll need 6–8 weeks of consistent aerobic base training (swim, bike, run) before beginning this plan. If you can comfortably swim 800m, bike for 45–60 minutes, and run/jog 30 minutes, you’re ready to start.
✅ Swim-Ready Confidence: With water temps averaging 57°F, wetsuits are required. This plan prepares you with pool-based technique sessions, sighting drills, and optional open-water workouts—so you’ll feel calm and confident on race day.
✅ Flat & Fast Bike Strength: The 56-mile La Quinta course demands sustained effort and smart pacing. Structured bike workouts build endurance, tempo strength, and control, while brick sessions prepare you to transition smoothly from bike to run.
✅ Strong, Steady Run Performance: The 13.1-mile two-loop run is flat but mentally demanding. This plan includes progressive long runs, tempo intervals, and post-bike runs designed to help you maintain pace and form across both loops.
✅ Strength & Durability: Targeted strength training—complete with video demos—builds injury resistance and muscular endurance tailored for beginner triathletes.
✅ Expert Coaching Access: Questions? Stuck? You’ll have direct email support from a triathlon coach who understands the journey of first-time and master athletes training for a Half Distance Triathlon.
La Quinta is a stunning place to race—and you deserve to show up ready.
This training plan is your guide to the finish line. Let’s get to work.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Bike
x3
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02:54:00 | 02:30:00 |
|
Swim
x3
|
01:27:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
02:07:00 | 01:40:00 |
|
Strength
x1
|
00:57:00 | 00:55:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:54:00 | 02:30:00 | |
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01:27:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:07:00 | 01:40:00 | |
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00:57:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
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