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🌟 2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE SHANGHAI - INTERMEDIATE W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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Author

Paul M Johnson

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Length

24 Weeks

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Plan Description

Half Distance Triathlon Shanghai – 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ Dive Deeper, Ride Stronger, Run Faster! 🏃‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏊‍♂️

Set on lush Chongming Island—just 90 minutes from downtown Shanghai—the Half Distance Triathlon Shanghai offers a fast, scenic course through a protected, eco-friendly paradise. With its calm lake swim, flat bike course, and spectator-friendly run loop, it’s the perfect setting for your next breakthrough.

Your Road to the Podium Starts Here

You’ve tackled the sprint and Olympic distances—now it’s time to chase greatness at the Half Distance Triathlon level. Our Intermediate 24-Week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan is designed for athletes like you: determined, experienced, and ready to crush your next personal best.

Why This Plan Works for Shanghai:
🌿 Tailored for Chongming Island’s Terrain
This course is fast and flat—ideal for a well-structured plan that builds sustainable speed. Our training prepares you for steady pacing on the bike, strong leg turnover on the run, and a confident open-water swim start in 70°F / 21°C water.

🔁 Race-Specific Preparation
With two-loop bike and run courses, our training includes brick workouts, pacing strategies, and simulated loop training so you’re fully ready to handle transitions and execute your plan like a pro.

⚙️ Precision-Based Training
Built on Heart Rate and Power metrics, each session ensures you're training smarter, not just harder. Compatible with Garmin and other smart devices for real-time feedback and structured progression.

📊 Weekly Rhythm for Peak Performance
Follow our proven 3:1 structure—three weeks of focused training followed by a recovery week. This approach balances intensity and recovery, helping you build long-term fitness without burnout.

💥 Strength, Speed, and Endurance
From strength sessions with expert video instruction to swim drills and targeted intervals, our plan boosts all three disciplines. You'll peak with VO2 max work, anaerobic threshold sets, and purposeful long sessions that mimic race conditions.

This Is Your Time.
Conquer the Half Distance Triathlon Shanghai with the confidence that only smart, progressive training can bring. Join thousands of athletes who have transformed their performance with our expert-designed program.

🏆 Podiums aren’t just for pros—they’re for those who prepare. Step up. Train right. Begin your journey with our 24-Week Half Distance Triathlon Plan today.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x3
02:58:00 03:20:00
Swim x3
01:22:00 01:15:00
Run x3
02:09:00 02:00:00
Strength x2
01:16:00 01:00:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
02:58:00 03:20:00
Swim
01:22:00 01:15:00
Run
02:09:00 02:00:00
Strength
01:16:00 01:00:00

Training Load By Week


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Paul M Johnson

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