🏅HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON LA QUINTA - INTERMEDIATE W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏅HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON LA QUINTA - INTERMEDIATE W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
The Half Distance Triathlon in La Quinta is a fast, flat, and scenic course that rewards athletes who arrive prepared with a smart, structured build. This 36-week Intermediate Training Plan is crafted specifically to match the demands of La Quinta's course — from the cool, calm swim in Lake Cahuilla to the smooth roads of the Thermal Raceway and the supportive, crowd-filled run through Silver Rock Golf Resort.
Here’s how this plan prepares you to perform your best on race day:
✅ Strong Base for a Cold Swim Start
Begin with a 12-week base phase that builds aerobic endurance while introducing open water swim skills — essential for navigating Lake Cahuilla’s chilly 57°F (14°C) waters with confidence and efficiency.
✅ Structured Progression for Flat, Fast Terrain
The 24-week build phase increases weekly volume from 7 to 12.5 hours, targeting the steady pacing and power you'll need for La Quinta’s flat, fast 56-mile bike loop. Smartly programmed tempo, VO2 max, and brick sessions mirror race intensity and conditions.
✅ Strength for Speed and Injury Prevention
Integrated strength training keeps you injury-resistant while enhancing bike and run economy — vital for powering through the golf course run course without fatigue or form breakdown.
✅ Race-Specific Conditioning
Focused threshold workouts, endurance track intervals, and brick sessions ensure you’re primed for that final 13.1-mile run, where mental and physical resilience matters most — especially in a two-loop course where pacing and mindset are key.
✅ Complete Athlete Support
You’ll receive detailed swim drill videos, heart rate/power-based bike and run workouts, and strength sessions tailored for Half Distance Triathletes — all backed by personalized email coach support to answer questions and guide your journey.
🎯 Whether you're stepping up to your first Half Distance Triathlon or chasing a PR, this plan is your roadmap to race-day excellence.
👉 Start your La Quinta Half Distance Triathlon journey today — your best race awaits.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
01:19:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
02:29:00 | 02:25:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:49:00 | 01:40:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:34:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:19:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:29:00 | 02:25:00 | |
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01:49:00 | 01:40:00 | |
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01:34:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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