This course delivers a flat, fast challenge across international borders, starting with a 1.9km tidal-free swim in Sluis, followed by a scenic 90km bike through Flanders and the Netherlands, and finishing with a vibrant 21.1km run along the Zeedijk beachfront. To perform at your peak on this dynamic course, you need a training plan built specifically for it—and that’s exactly what this 44-week Intermediate Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan delivers.
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✅ Course-Specific Preparation:
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Train for the calm waters of the Damsche Vaart with targeted open water swim sets, technique drills, and race simulation workouts—designed to build confidence for a wave-free start.
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✅ Fast, Flat Bike Conditioning:
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Master the single-loop 90km course with structured endurance and tempo rides that mirror the flat, wind-exposed terrain between Retranchement and Knokke-Heist. Your power and pacing strategies will be honed with precision.
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✅ Run Strong to the Finish:
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The three-loop beachside run is spectator-heavy and mentally demanding. Your training will include progression runs, heart-rate guided long runs, and brick sessions to simulate race-day fatigue and sharpen mental focus.
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💪 Total Performance Package:
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You’ll benefit from a well-rounded approach that includes strength training, VO₂ max intervals, anaerobic threshold sessions, and mobility work—everything needed to withstand the long training build and peak on race day.
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📅 From Zero to Finish Line in 44 Weeks:
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No base fitness required. We start with a 12-week base phase, then progress through 32 weeks of specific Half Distance Triathlon training. Workouts scale from 9 to 14 hours/week, building your endurance, speed, and resilience.
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🎥 Expert Guidance, Every Step:
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Your plan includes video-based swim drills, strength workouts, and structured bike/run sessions using heart rate and power.
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📬 Personalized Coach Support:
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Got questions? You’re not alone. Get expert answers with direct email coach support to guide your progress and tailor your training when life gets in the way.
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👉 Ready to race Knokke-Heist with confidence?
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Choose the plan that builds smarter, stronger Half Distance Triathletes. Get your training plan today and train with purpose.
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Every level. Every Training Plan. One simple price: just $6 a week—and the plan is yours to keep and reuse forever. Welcome to the Andiamo²™ family, where your goals, lifestyle, and personal best come first. Based in Austin, Texas, we offer in-person and remote triathlon coaching plus structured training plans that give every workout a clear purpose. Whether you’re preparing for your first race or your next breakthrough, you’ll have experienced guidance every step of the way.