🏅 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON RUIDOSO - ADVANCED W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏅 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON RUIDOSO - ADVANCED W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Train with Precision for the Half Distance Ruidoso Triathlon 🏔️
Our 36-Week Advanced Training Plan is built to help you meet the unique challenges of this high-altitude, mountainous course with confidence, strength, and endurance.
This plan is structured to match the race’s specific demands:
🏊♂️ Swim Preparation for Grindstone Lake
The clear, cool waters of Grindstone Lake require open water confidence and consistent pacing over a two-lap course. This plan builds that with:
✔️ Weekly technique-focused swim sessions
✔️ Endurance sets to simulate race-day conditions
✔️ Cold open-water acclimation guidance
🚴♀️ Climb-Ready Cycling for the Hondo Out-and-Back
The bike course features sustained climbs and smooth roads—ideal for strategic pacing and power output. This plan prepares you with:
✔️ Hill repeat sessions and climbing acceleration intervals
✔️ Long aerobic rides to improve stamina
✔️ VO2 max and anaerobic threshold work to handle surges and elevation
🏃♂️ Strong, Controlled Run through Mountain Villages
Expect a scenic but challenging 13.1-mile run with rolling terrain and variable elevation. This plan includes:
✔️ Track workouts to boost leg strength
✔️ Tempo runs and anaerobic intervals to build speed and durability
✔️ Specific race-pace sessions for efficient pacing in altitude
💪 Strength + Injury Prevention
Early-season functional strength phases evolve into traditional lifts to reduce injury risk and improve muscular endurance—crucial for mountainous terrain.
📈 Proven 3:1 Training Rhythm
Three weeks of structured effort followed by a week of recovery helps you adapt, stay healthy, and improve consistently. Training hours progress from 9.5 to 14.5 hours/week at peak.
🔑 Key Benefits of This Plan:
✔️ Specific preparation for high-altitude swim, bike, and run segments
✔️ Focused climbing and strength sessions to match the course profile
✔️ Aerobic and anaerobic development for race-day stamina
✔️ Structured progression to minimize injury risk
✔️ Builds confidence through personalized, supported training
🧭 Includes direct coach email support for ongoing guidance throughout your journey.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
01:18:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
03:28:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
02:08:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Run
x2
|
01:43:00 | 02:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:18:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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03:28:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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02:08:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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01:43:00 | 02:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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