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🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE DESARU COAST TRIATHLON - MASTERS - W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE DESARU COAST TRIATHLON - MASTERS - W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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Author

Paul M Johnson

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Length

44 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

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Plan Description

Crush the Half Distance Triathlon Desaru Coast Malaysia โ€” With a Training Plan Built for Athletes 40+

You're not just racing the Half Distance Triathlon Desaru Coast Malaysia โ€” you're conquering it. With our expertly designed 44-week training plan tailored for athletes 40+, youโ€™ll arrive at the start line stronger, faster, and fully prepared for race-day success.

Whether you're eyeing your first finish or aiming for a new personal best, this plan delivers targeted results without requiring any prior endurance experience.

Why This Plan Works for the Desaru Coast Course

๐ŸŒŠ Swim Smarter, Not Harder
Train for the 1.9km open water swim in warm 28โ€“29ยฐC (82ยฐF) tropical conditions. Our plan builds endurance and technique to help you stay efficient and calm during Desaruโ€™s one-lap, non-wetsuit swim.

๐Ÿšด Own the Rolling Bike Terrain
Prepare for the undulating 90km double-loop ride with sport-specific workouts that develop climbing strength and pacing efficiency. You'll finish strong and ready for the run โ€” not worn down by the ride.

๐Ÿƒ Run Confidently to the Finish
Crush the 21.1km shaded, multi-loop course through The Ferry Terminal and past the Anantara. Our brick sessions and VOโ‚‚ max workouts simulate race conditions, helping you stay strong and steady to the final step.

What Makes This Plan Stand Out?
โœ… Zero Prerequisites โ€” Start from scratch and build up steadily
โœ… Masters-Focused Strength Workouts โ€” Injury prevention + power gains
โœ… Fully Periodized 3/1 Structure โ€” Sustainable training that avoids burnout
โœ… Device-Ready โ€” Sync with Garmin, smartwatches, and training platforms
โœ… Performance Metrics โ€” RPE, heart rate, and power-based zones

Your 44-Week Journey Includes:

168 Swim Sessions โ€“ Build endurance, form, and speed

151 Bike Sessions โ€“ Improve aerobic capacity and race-day pacing

121 Run Sessions โ€“ Sharpen efficiency, turnover, and stamina

98 Strength Sessions โ€“ Maintain resilience and full-body power

Whether Desaru is your "A" race or a key milestone on your triathlon journey, this plan gives you the tools to train smart, stay healthy, and peak on race day.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Ready to train with purpose and confidence? Letโ€™s get started. Unlock your best performance today.


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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim x3
01:02:00 01:15:00
Bike x3
02:45:00 03:00:00
Run x3
01:47:00 02:00:00
Strength x2
01:25:00 01:00:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim
01:02:00 01:15:00
Bike
02:45:00 03:00:00
Run
01:47:00 02:00:00
Strength
01:25:00 01:00:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

All supported devices

Paul M Johnson

Andiamo²®

๐ŸŠ๐Ÿšด๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ… Dive into the world of Andiamoยฒยฎ, where we blend lifestyle with momentum and celebrate the exhilarating journey of triathlon! ๐ŸŽ‰ We're not just about races; we're a vibrant community dedicated to enhancing your active lifestyle experience.โœจ


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