INTERMEDIATE HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (RUIDOSO - NEW MEXICO 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
INTERMEDIATE HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (RUIDOSO - NEW MEXICO 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
Our Intermediate 24-Week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan is built specifically for athletes like you—those who’ve mastered the sprint and Olympic distances and are now aiming for a confident, competitive performance at Ruidoso’s unique high-altitude, hilly course.
🌄 Tailored for the Ruidoso Course Conditions
This structured plan prepares you for the specific terrain and demands of the Ruidoso course—clear, cool water, steep climbs, mountain weather, and uneven footing on the run.
✅ Grindstone Lake Swim Ready: You’ll build comfort and endurance for two-lap open water swims through weekly structured drills and longer sets. Open water simulation workouts help prepare for cooler temps and altitude.
✅ Climb-Ready Cycling: Ruidoso’s bike course features sustained elevation gains. Our plan includes power- and heart rate-based interval rides, long endurance sessions, and hill-specific workouts to condition your legs for the challenging out-and-back ride to Hondo.
✅ Mountain-Run Conditioning: With 13.1 miles through villages and varying terrain, your run training emphasizes progressive long runs, tempo efforts, and recovery pacing. Brick workouts build run durability off the bike.
🧠 Train with Purpose and Confidence
This plan is more than just workouts—it’s a roadmap to peak performance while minimizing injury risk.
✨ Key Features:
📊 Heart Rate & Power-Based Workouts
🧱 Brick Sessions
🏋️♀️ Triathlete-Specific Strength Training (with video instruction)
💧 Open Water Swim Simulation Drills
📆 3:1 Training Cycle for Balanced Recovery
📬 Personalized Email Coach Support Included
No fluff. Just smart training, grounded in proven endurance principles, matched to the real demands of the Half Distance Ruidoso Triathlon.
🎯 Ready to Train with Intention?
Let every mile count. Choose a plan designed for your goals, your terrain, and your next level. Start training today with the Intermediate 24-Week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan—and get the expert support you deserve.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Bike
x3
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02:58:00 | 03:20:00 |
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Swim
x3
|
01:22:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
02:09:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:16:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:58:00 | 03:20:00 | |
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01:22:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:09:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:16:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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