If you're preparing for the Half Distance Triathlon Brasília, your training needs to reflect the demands of the race. The calm waters of Lake Paranoá, Brasília’s fast and open bike course, and a 21.1 km run in warm conditions each require a different kind of preparation. This 36-week plan brings those demands together in a structured progression toward race day.
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The 36-Week Half Distance Triathlon Intermediate Plan
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💪 Build the Foundation First: The plan begins with 12 weeks of targeted endurance training. Whether you’re returning to consistent training or building on your current fitness, this phase develops the aerobic endurance and durability needed before moving into more race-specific work.
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🏋️‍♂️ Strength With a Purpose: Strength training is emphasized early to develop the stability, mobility, and muscular resilience needed for the training ahead. By week 7, VO₂ interval sessions are introduced progressively, adding higher-intensity work without abandoning the aerobic foundation.
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🌊 Progress Toward Race-Specific Training: Following the foundation phase, training becomes increasingly specific to the Half Distance Triathlon. Weekly volume progresses from approximately 7 hours to a peak of around 12.5 hours, incorporating open-water skills, tempo rides, threshold runs, and brick sessions that prepare you for the combined demands of swimming, cycling, and running.
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🏃‍♂️ Prepared Specifically for Brasília: Brasília may be a relatively fast course, but that doesn’t make it easy. Pacing, sustained cycling efficiency, managing warm conditions, and running well after 90 km on the bike all matter. The plan develops aerobic endurance, controlled higher-intensity work, and race-specific pacing so you can approach those demands prepared rather than guessing.
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📹 Clear Structure and Training Guidance: Bike and run sessions use Heart Rate and Power-based guidance where appropriate, while instructional swim drill videos and detailed strength sessions provide additional direction. The goal is straightforward: understand what you’re doing, why you’re doing it, and how each phase contributes to your preparation.
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This plan is designed for the Intermediate Triathlete who wants enough structure to train consistently while still having room to manage recovery and everyday life. It won’t make race day easy, but it will give you a clear, progressive path for arriving at the start line prepared for the demands of Half Distance Triathlon Brasília.
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