🔥MASTERS HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (CAIRNS - AUSTRALIA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥MASTERS HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (CAIRNS - AUSTRALIA 2026) - 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 |
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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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