🔥2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON CARTAGENA - ADVANCED W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON CARTAGENA - ADVANCED W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
Length
44 Weeks
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
Plan Description
Prepare with purpose for the Half Distance Triathlon Cartagena Colombia — a race known for its calm Caribbean swim, fast coastal bike course, and scenic run through Cartagena’s historic Old City. This 44-week Half Distance Triathlon training plan is designed for serious age-group athletes who want to arrive on race day confident, prepared, and ready to perform at their best.
🏊♂️ Swim-Specific Training
The protected waters of Bahía de las Ánimas offer ideal swim conditions, but efficiency is key. The plan includes progressive technique work, open-water preparation, and aerobic base development to help you swim relaxed and fast in warmer water.
🚴♂️ Bike Power & Control
Cartagena’s 90 km course is flat and fast, but heat, wind, and steady pacing make it a strategic ride. The training plan emphasizes FTP development, VO2 max intervals, and extended endurance rides that simulate race conditions. Strength training helps build durability for long efforts in the aero position.
🏃♀️ Run Strength & Pacing
The two-loop run course winds through Cartagena’s colorful streets and coastal paths. To prepare, you'll follow structured sessions targeting aerobic efficiency, pacing, and mental focus. Heat adaptation and tempo efforts ensure you're ready to manage conditions and close strong.
🎯 Strategic “B” and “C” Race Prep
Integrated into the training schedule are key “B” and “C” race opportunities — shorter events or local triathlons that let you practice pacing, fueling, and transitions under real race-day pressure. These help build confidence and sharpen your strategy leading into your “A” race in Cartagena.
Key Benefits of this Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan:
✅ 12-week base phase to establish endurance and training consistency
✅ 32-week build with a 3:1 training-to-recovery structure for optimal adaptation
✅ Balanced weekly volume, peaking at 14 hours in week 39
✅ Functional and traditional strength work tailored for triathletes
✅ Structured workouts across all disciplines, targeting aerobic, threshold, and power systems
✅ Includes personalized email coach support for guidance and adjustments
If you're aiming to race the Half Distance Triathlon Cartagena Colombia with preparation and precision, this plan offers the structure and strategy to help you perform at a high level. Start building your best race today — with expert support every step of the way.
EXPLORE SIMILAR OPTIONS
Have questions? Need help in selecting a plan? Reach out through our contact page
CHOOSE YOUR NEXT HIGH PERFORMANCE CHALLENGE HERE
Navigate Our Entire Training Plan Catalog
*Muscle and Motion App Required
How it Works
Quickly view upcoming workouts in the TrainingPeaks app.
Upload completed workouts from your favorite tracking app or device.
Get feedback, stay on top of your training and perform at your best.
Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
01:21:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
03:43:00 | 02:35:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
02:04:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Run
x2
|
01:50:00 | 01:40:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
01:21:00 | 01:15:00 | |
|
|
03:43:00 | 02:35:00 | |
|
|
02:04:00 | 01:00:00 | |
|
|
01:50:00 | 01:40:00 |
Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Power Meter
- Heart Rate Monitor
- GPS
- This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
- Access your training plan anywhere on the TrainingPeaks mobile and desktop apps.
- Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
- Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
- If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More
Refund Policy
This plan is protected by our Refund Policy and may, with the author's approval, be exchanged for a plan of equal value from the same author.
Still have questions about this plan?Bundle Premium—
Save 20%
Premium unlocks smarter training with advanced analytics, TrainingPeaks Virtual, and Structured Strength to give you deeper insights and data-backed results.
$107.99 USD for the first year, billed yearly.
Bundle Premium—
Save 25%
Premium unlocks smarter training with advanced analytics, TrainingPeaks Virtual, and Structured Strength to give you deeper insights and data-backed results.
$101.24 USD for the first year, billed yearly.
Bundle Premium—
Save 20%
Premium unlocks smarter training with advanced analytics, TrainingPeaks Virtual, and Structured Strength to give you deeper insights and data-backed results.
$107.99 USD for the first year, billed yearly.