🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON DURBAN - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON DURBAN - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Get race-ready for the Half Distance Durban Triathlon—one of South Africa’s most iconic endurance events. Featuring a stunning 1.9 km swim at uShaka Beach, a fast 90 km bike along the M4 highway, and a scenic 21.1 km run on Durban’s picturesque promenade, this triathlon demands peak performance across every discipline. Our 36-week Half Distance Triathlon training plan is designed to help you master the Durban course—especially if you're a competitive athlete over 40 aiming to crush your next race.
✅ Why This Plan Works for You
Engineered for Masters athletes, this structured plan builds strength, speed, and endurance—without burning you out.
✔️ Heart Rate & Power-Based Zones – Train smarter using data from Garmin and other devices.
✔️ Progressive Periodization – Our 3:1 build-to-recovery cycle keeps you progressing without overtraining.
✔️ Masters-Specific Strength Training – Targeted strength workouts improve durability and race power.
✔️ Video-Based Swim Drills – Improve form and efficiency with guided sessions.
✔️ VO2 Max Intervals & Brick Workouts – Sharpen speed and resilience for race-day demands.
🏁 Course-Specific Focus for Durban
🌊 Open-Water Swim Prep: Practice anti-clockwise navigation, sighting, and pacing for Indian Ocean swells.
🚴 Fast & Rolling Bike Simulation: Emulates Durban’s two-loop M4 course with elevation-specific intervals.
🏃 Promenade-Ready Runs: Includes coastal tempo runs and heat adaptation strategies for 72°F (22°C) conditions.
📅 Plan Structure
No base fitness? No problem.
This 36-week roadmap includes:
🔹 12-Week Base Phase – Rebuild aerobic foundation and functional strength.
🔹 16-Week Build Phase – Develop race-specific power, endurance, and open-water skills.
🔹 8-Week Peak Phase – Sharpen anaerobic fitness and taper into race-day form.
⏱️ Efficient Weekly Training Commitment
Starts at just 7.5 hours per week
Peaks at 12 hours before taper
Flexible structure that fits your busy life
💪 Your Full Breakdown:
🏊 135 Swim Sessions | 47:19:00
🚴 120 Bike Sessions | 109:45:00
🏃 98 Run Sessions | 60:45:00
🏋️♂️ 82 Strength Sessions | 59:05:00
Whether you’re returning from time off or striving for a new personal best, this is your path to conquering the Half Distance Durban Triathlon.
🔥 Train with purpose. Race with confidence.
Start your journey today and make Durban your strongest finish yet.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
01:16:00 | 01:15:00 |
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Bike
x3
|
02:31:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:43:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:32:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
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01:16:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:31:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:43:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:32:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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