🏆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
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
If you're aiming for the Half Distance Triathlon in La Quinta, this 44-week training plan is designed for triathletes who value longer preparation, steady progression, and smart race-day readiness. This plan gives you the time, structure, and support to reach your peak without the burnout.
🌊 Swim – Calm, Cool, and Confident:
The 1.9km swim in Lake Cahuilla’s calm waters is ideal for building open water confidence. With a beach start and average temps around 57°F (14°C), the plan prepares you with:
✅ Open water technique sessions
✅ Wetsuit acclimation and cold water prep
✅ Sighting drills and pacing strategies
🚴 Bike – Fast, Flat, and Aerodynamic:
The 56-mile loop through La Quinta and the Thermal Raceway is made for speed. Our power- and heart rate-based bike workouts are designed to help you:
✅ Hold steady power over flat terrain
✅ Perfect your aero positioning and nutrition
✅ Tackle long rides with efficient pacing
🏃 Run – Flat, Scenic, and Spectator-Friendly:
The 13.1-mile double loop through Silver Rock Golf Resort is flat and fast, with plenty of support. Training includes:
✅ Race-pace run sessions and progressive bricks
✅ Muscular endurance and form drills
✅ Run/jog strategies for pacing and longevity
🎯 Refine Without Burnout:
Optional “B” and “C” races are built in to help you test your fueling, transitions, and pacing under pressure—without compromising your peak. Ideal for athletes like you who value sustainable progression over intensity spikes.
💪 Built for Your Journey:
✅ No prior training required—start fresh with confidence
✅ Gradual build: 9-hour starting weeks to 14-hour peak
✅ 12-week base phase + 32-week Half Distance Triathlon-specific training
✅ Includes V02 max intervals, anaerobic threshold work, and strength training
✅ Structured swim, bike, and run workouts with clear guidance
✅ Exclusive swim drill videos and technique support
✅ Backed by personalized email coach support every step of the way
👉 Commit to the long game. Prepare smarter, race stronger, and make La Quinta your best Half Distance Triathlon yet.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
01:22:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
02:40:00 | 02:15:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:58:00 | 01:40:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:29:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:22:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:40:00 | 02:15:00 | |
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01:58:00 | 01:40:00 | |
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01:29:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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