This 36-week Half Distance Triathlon training plan is designed specifically to help you thrive on Florida’s unique course—from the calm waters of Lake Eva to the flat and fast roads of Polk County. Whether you're starting from scratch or building back fitness, every workout in this plan moves you closer to your finish line goal.
✅ 12-Week Foundational Base Phase
Kick off your journey with a gradual build-up of aerobic endurance—perfect for athletes with little to no recent mileage. This phase develops your stamina for Lake Eva’s warm, single-loop swim and primes you for Florida’s humid conditions.
✅ Structured 24-Week Half Distance Triathlon Training Block
Transition smoothly into race-specific training with a progressive workload—ramping from 7 to 12.5 hours/week. Ride-focused workouts prep you for Florida’s rolling bike course, helping you hold power and manage heat. Brick sessions and tempo runs sharpen your pace for the fast 13.1-mile run through Lake Eva Park.
✅ Open Water Swim Readiness
Practice key open water techniques early, including sighting and pacing drills—ensuring you feel confident and calm on race day.
✅ Strength and Speed Integration
From day one, targeted strength sessions reduce injury risk and build resilience. VO2 intervals and anaerobic threshold workouts add speed and durability by week 7.
🏁 Test Your Fitness with “B” and “C” Races
You’ll be guided to schedule “C” races (low-stress training events) and “B” races (key tune-up events) as part of the plan—giving you real-time progress checks, valuable race-day practice, and a serious confidence boost before your “A” race in Florida.
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Access detailed video tutorials for swim drills, power/HR-based bike and run intervals, and triathlete-specific strength routines—all built for intermediate athletes.
📧 Includes personal email coach support to keep you motivated, accountable, and ready.
👉 Your Half Distance Triathlon journey starts here—train with purpose, race with confidence, and make Florida your best race yet.
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Every level. Every Training Plan. One simple price: just $6 a week—and the plan is yours to keep and reuse forever. Welcome to the Andiamo²® family, where your goals, lifestyle, and personal best come first. Based in Austin, Texas, we offer in-person and remote triathlon coaching plus structured training plans that give every workout a clear purpose. Whether you’re preparing for your first race or your next breakthrough, you’ll have experienced guidance every step of the way.