🏅 36WK LIFESTYLE INTERMEDIATE HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏅 36WK LIFESTYLE INTERMEDIATE HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
🏊🚴🏃 Unleash Your Potential with the 36-Week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan
Eyeing the challenge of a Half Distance Triathlon? Whether you're starting from scratch or returning to the sport, this 36-week training plan is built to take you from ground zero to confident Half Distance Triathlon finisher. No endurance base needed—just the commitment to show up and train smart.
This plan is divided into two strategic phases:
✅ 12-week base phase to build foundational fitness, form, and strength
✅ 24-week Half Distance Triathlon-specific phase to boost endurance, refine technique, and peak for race day
🚀 Key Benefits for Every Athlete:
✔️ Built for Intermediate & Comeback Athletes – No triathlon base required
✔️ Heart Rate-Based Training – Optimize every session using your personal heart rate zones
✔️ Auto-Sync to Garmin & Other Devices – Train with confidence, every workout ready to go
✔️ 3:1 Structured Training Blocks – Three weeks of progressive training, followed by a recovery week for gains that stick
✔️ Personalized Email Coach Support – Get real answers and guidance from a certified triathlon coach
✔️ Technique-Driven Swim Sessions – Early focus on efficiency, later adding VO₂ intervals and open water sessions
✔️ Progressive Brick Workouts – Build strength and mental grit with race-specific bike-run combinations
✔️ Anaerobic Threshold & Tempo Training – Push your fitness ceiling and race faster, not just longer
✔️ Full-Body Strength & Conditioning – Improve durability and reduce injury risk with targeted strength work
From your first swim drills to your final long brick, each workout is designed with purpose—so you can train smarter, avoid burnout, and arrive at the start line strong and confident.
💡 This is more than just a plan—it’s your roadmap to the finish line.
Take control of your training. Train with purpose. Finish your Half Distance Triathlon with pride.
👉 Start your 36-week transformation today and get personalized support every step of the way
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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
|
02:30:00 | 02:30:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:48:00 | 01:40:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:34:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
01:18:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:30:00 | 02:30:00 | |
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01:48:00 | 01:40:00 | |
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01:34:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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- Heart Rate Monitor
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