Your path to mastering the Half Distance Triathlon in Cartagena, Colombia begins with a training plan designed to match the unique challenges of this iconic course. From the crystal-clear swim in Bahía de las Ánimas to the fast, flat ride up the Caribbean coast, and the vibrant, spectator-packed run through the Old City—this race demands more than fitness. It requires precision, endurance, and strategy.

✅ Swim Confidence for Caribbean Conditions
The plan opens with focused swim technique development in calm water simulation, mirroring Cartagena’s warm, protected bay. You’ll build comfort and speed through drills that improve body position, bilateral breathing, and race-day pacing—perfect for navigating the 1.9 km swim with efficiency and control.

✅ Speed and Strength for a Coastal Bike Course
Expect high-velocity segments on Cartagena’s flat and fast bike route. Our program integrates power-based interval sessions, climbing accelerations, and sprint intervals, giving you the leg strength and pacing precision needed to thrive on long, open stretches like the Vía al Mar. With scenic ocean views and wind variability, you’ll be ready to hold your pace and stay aerodynamic for all 90 km.

✅ Run Resilience for the Historic Streets of Cartagena
The two-loop run winds through the colorful, humid Old City. Our plan prepares you with VO2 max intervals, anaerobic threshold sessions, and brick workouts that simulate race-day fatigue. This ensures you're ready to handle heat, crowd energy, and cobblestone terrain while holding steady form and mental focus.

✅ Structured for Sustainable Progress
Using a smart 3-week build, 1-week recovery cycle, you’ll train progressively—starting at 9.5 hours/week and peaking at 14.5. This approach helps you adapt, avoid burnout, and hit peak form right on race day.

✅ Strength + Endurance Integration
Our 36-week blueprint starts with functional strength training and gradually layers in aerobic mile building and ATP-PC power training—giving you the muscular durability and energy system efficiency required for a demanding Half Distance Triathlon.

🌟 What You Gain

Progressive performance gains across all three disciplines

Proven endurance and speed-building strategies

Mental toughness for real-world race conditions

💬 Personalized email support from a coach who understands your goals

👉 Elevate your game and crush the Cartagena Half Distance Triathlon. This is your plan. Let’s get to work.

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