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🔥 2026 HALF DIST TRIATHLON SHANGHAI - ADVANCED W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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🔥 2026 HALF DIST TRIATHLON SHANGHAI - ADVANCED W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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Author

Paul M Johnson

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Length

44 Weeks

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Plan Description

Train to Conquer the Half Distance Triathlon Shanghai โ€” Your Ultimate 44-Week Plan
Set on the scenic, eco-friendly Chongming Island just 90 minutes from downtown Shanghai, the Half Distance Triathlon Shanghai offers a fast, beautiful race through lush greenery and calm waters. Whether itโ€™s your first time or you want a personal best, our Advanced 44-Week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan will prepare you physically and mentally to excel.

Why This Plan Works for You
๐ŸŠโ€โ™‚๏ธ Swim Prep: The 1.9 km swim in Bright Tian Yuanโ€™s lake features water around 70ยฐF (21ยฐC). Our plan improves your swim technique and endurance so you start strong and swim efficiently.

๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ Bike Training: The flat 90 km bike course on Beiyan Highway requires steady power and pacing. Our program builds your cycling endurance and speed to help you stay strong through two loops.

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Run Focus: The 21.1 km two-loop run around the lake challenges your pacing and stamina in temperatures near 79ยฐF (26ยฐC). Our training helps you finish strong with smart pacing and recovery.

What Youโ€™ll Get
โœ… 12 Weeks Base Training โ€” Build a solid foundation with endurance and strength work, no prior mileage needed.
โœ… 32 Weeks Specialized Training โ€” Boost aerobic base, threshold power, and sprint capacity with focused phases.
โœ… Balanced 3:1 Workout Cycle โ€” Three weeks of hard training followed by one week active recovery keeps you injury-free.
โฑ๏ธ Time-Smart Weekly Hours โ€” Starting at 9.5 hours per week, peaking at 14 hours for advanced amateurs pushing limits.
๐Ÿ’ช Complete Training โ€” Swim, bike, run, strength, and recovery all covered for balanced race readiness.
๐Ÿ… Designed for Advanced Amateurs โ€” Perfect for those aiming for a podium or personal best.

Take Control of Your Race Day
Picture crossing the finish line on Chongming Island, proud and accomplished after mastering every stroke, pedal, and step. This plan guides you week by week to peak race performance.

Donโ€™t leave your race to chance. Invest in this training plan tailored to the unique demands of the Half Distance Triathlon Shanghai and unlock your best race ever.

Ready to commit? Start your journey now and make race day unforgettable.

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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 03:00:00
Strength x2
02:04:00 01:00:00
Run x2
01:51:00 02:00:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim
01:21:00 01:15:00
Bike
03:43:00 03:00:00
Strength
02:04:00 01:00:00
Run
01:51:00 02:00:00

Training Load By Week


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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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