🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON DURBAN - MASTERS - W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON DURBAN - MASTERS - W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
Half Distance Durban Triathlon Training Plan
Unlock Your Peak Performance for Race Day 🌊🚴🏃
Are you gearing up for the Half Distance Durban Triathlon? Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned age-group athlete, this 44-week training plan is tailored to help you crush your goals at this iconic South African event.
With a spectacular 1.9 km swim off uShaka Beach, a fast 90 km bike on the M4, and a scenic 21.1 km run along the Durban Promenade, this race demands strategy, endurance, and smart preparation. That’s exactly what this elite-level training plan delivers.
Why This Plan Works for the Durban Course:
✅ No Experience Needed – The first 12 weeks focus on building a strong base, making it ideal for athletes starting from scratch or returning after time off.
✅ Durban-Specific Demands – The plan addresses open-water swim confidence, long steady-state cycling efforts, and heat-acclimated run sessions.
✅ Structured Recovery – A proven 3 weeks on, 1 week recovery cycle ensures you're never overtrained before race day.
✅ Masters Athlete Focus – Built specifically for triathletes 45+, with an emphasis on injury prevention, strength development, and aerobic efficiency.
Complete Weekly Breakdown:
🏊 Swim: 168 sessions | 61:26 hrs
🚴 Bike: 151 sessions | 143:12 hrs
🏃 Run: 121 sessions | 76:24 hrs
🏋 Strength Training: 98 sessions | 70:00 hrs
Training Phases:
🔹 Base Phase (12 Weeks)
✔ Build aerobic capacity
✔ Focus on swim form & muscular balance
✔ Gradual volume increase (4 to 10.5 hrs/week)
🔥 Triathlon-Specific Phase (32 Weeks)
✔ Sharpen endurance & pace control (8–12.5 hrs/week)
✔ Brick workouts to simulate real race fatigue
✔ Develop threshold power and run durability under fatigue
Features You’ll Love:
✔️ RPE, HR, and power-based guidance for precise effort control
✔️ Swim drills with video cues for better technique
✔️ Garmin and smartwatch sync for easy training tracking
✔️ Strength sessions designed for long-term health and power
This isn't just another half Distance Triathlon plan—it’s your roadmap to success in Durban. Train smarter, race stronger, and show up 100% prepared for race day.
🚀 Ready to take your training to the next level? Start now and make your Half Distance Durban Triathlon your strongest finish yet!
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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
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
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01:02:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:45:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:47:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:25:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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