🏆 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON RUIDOSO - INTERMEDIATE W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏆 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON RUIDOSO - INTERMEDIATE W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
Our 44-week Intermediate Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan is specifically designed to prepare you for the unique challenges of this course, building the strength, stamina, and mental resilience needed to thrive on race day.
✅ Swim Ready for Grindstone Lake
Train confidently for the two-lap 1.2-mile swim in the clear, cool waters of Grindstone Lake. The plan introduces open water sessions, drills for sighting and pacing, and progressive swim volume to prepare you for altitude and cooler temps. You’ll gain comfort in open water while building aerobic capacity to handle Ruidoso’s mountain lake conditions.
✅ Bike Strong for Ruidoso's Elevation and Climbs
The 56-mile bike course is a scenic out-and-back ride with long climbs and fast descents. Structured power-based intervals and strength endurance rides prepare your legs to handle elevation gain efficiently. Anaerobic workouts simulate terrain between Grindstone Lake and Hondo, developing climbing strength while reducing fatigue risk during the final miles.
✅ Run Resilient Through Mountain Terrain
The 13.1-mile run winds through mountain neighborhoods and rolling terrain, finishing in vibrant Midtown Ruidoso. This plan integrates track sessions, tempo runs, and brick sessions to build your run durability and improve form off the bike. Strategic pacing workouts sharpen your ability to adapt to changing terrain and altitude conditions.
✅ Train Smart to Race Strong
🌟 Weekly heart rate and power-guided sessions
💪 Strength training to reduce injury risk and improve form
⛰️ Brick workouts to develop triathlon-specific endurance
🔄 Recovery built into every phase for consistent progression
🎥 Videos for swim drills and strength sessions
📈 Threshold and VO2 workouts to build speed and stamina
🧭 Why This Plan?
Designed for the intermediate athlete, this Half Distance Triathlon training plan balances workload, recovery, and skill development. You’ll progress from a manageable 9-hour week to a peak of 14 hours, ensuring gradual adaptation without burnout.
📬 Bonus: All athletes receive personalized email coach support—your questions, your schedule, your success.
🎯 Ready to take on the Half Distance Ruidoso Triathlon with confidence?
Start today and build the strength, skill, and mindset to cross that Midtown Ruidoso finish line strong.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
01:22:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
02:43:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:59:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:29:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:22:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:43:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:59:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:29:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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