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🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON CAIRNS AUSTRALIA - MASTERS W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON CAIRNS AUSTRALIA - MASTERS W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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Author

Paul M Johnson

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Length

36 Weeks

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Plan Description

Half Distance Triathlon Cairns – Race-Ready with Our 36-Week Training Plan

Ready to conquer the Half Distance Triathlon Cairns with confidence, strength, and endurance? This 36-week training plan is built specifically for competitive Masters athletes who want a proven strategy to maximize performance on race day—no matter your starting point.

Why This Plan Sets You Up for Cairns Success
🏊‍♂️ 1.9km Swim at Palm Cove
Get prepared for the single-lap ocean swim along Williams Esplanade with video-based swim drills and race-specific workouts designed for 73°F (23°C) water temps and coastal currents.

🚴‍♀️ 90km Scenic Bike on the Captain Cook Highway
Ride confidently through rolling terrain and climbs past Rex Lookout with structured power-based intervals and long ride simulations that mirror the Cairns bike course.

🏃 21.1km Run on Cairns Esplanade
Train for pace control and endurance with brick workouts and run sessions tailored for a two-lap, crowd-filled esplanade course. With aid stations every 2km and average temps around 79°F (26°C), we’ll make sure you're ready to thrive—not just survive.

What You’ll Get in the 36-Week Half Distance Triathlon Plan
✔️ No Base Fitness? No Problem! – Start with a 12-week base phase to rebuild strength and aerobic conditioning
✔️ Masters-Specific Periodization – Structured 3:1 build and recovery cycles to support recovery and performance
✔️ Heart Rate & Power-Based Training – Fully compatible with Garmin and other training tech
✔️ VO2 Max & Brick Workouts – Improve your race pace and transition strength
✔️ Targeted Swim Workouts – Open-water skills, drills, and video cues that build swim confidence

Smarter Training, Faster Results
⏱️ Starts at just 7.5 hours/week and peaks at 12 hours—perfect for busy athletes over 40
💪 Functional strength and mobility sessions reduce injury risk and build tri-specific power
🏁 Taper and race prep phases help you peak right on time for Half Distance Triathlon Cairns

🔥 Train smarter. Race stronger. Whether you're aiming to finish strong or set a new PR at Cairns, this training plan gives you the tools, structure, and confidence to make it happen.

👉 Start your Half Distance Triathlon journey today and take control of your training!


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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
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
Swim
01:16:00 01:15:00
Bike
02:31:00 03:00:00
Run
01:43:00 02:00:00
Strength
01:32:00 01:00:00
Day Off
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Training Load By Week


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Paul M Johnson

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