Get fully prepared for the scenic and challenging Half Distance Triathlon in Taitung, Taiwan with our Beginner’s Six-Month Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan—meticulously crafted to match the race’s unique terrain and conditions.
Before starting, athletes should have completed 4–6 weeks of base aerobic training, including 2–3 weekly sessions of swimming, biking, and running. This foundation allows you to safely progress through the plan's structured build-up to race day.
From the calm waters of Flowing Lake to the rolling Pacific Coastal Highway and shaded trails through Taitung Forest Park, this training plan is engineered for success.
✅ Swim-Ready for Flowing Lake
The race begins in a clear, calm freshwater lake. Our plan develops open-water swim confidence with structured drills, sighting practice, and endurance-building sets. Technique-focused workouts help you maximize efficiency in this one-lap clockwise course.
✅ Bike Strength for Coastal Highways
Taitung’s 90 KM bike course features smooth roads, ocean views, and occasional winds. You’ll build steady-state power and endurance through HR- and RPE-based intervals, hill efforts, and tempo rides—ideal for maintaining rhythm and speed through the course’s rolling terrain.
✅ Run Stamina for Trail & Urban Mix
Covering the streets of Taitung and the trails of Seashore Park, this two-lap 21.1 KM run course demands pacing and durability. Your plan includes progressive long runs, brick workouts, and recovery runs tailored to prepare your legs for a strong finish.
✅ Strength Training for Injury Prevention
Weekly strength sessions with instructional videos are built specifically for beginner triathletes. Improve form, build muscular endurance, and reduce injury risk with routines that complement your endurance training.
✅ Structured Progression for Beginners
With a focus on gradual volume increases and key workouts like VO2 intervals, anaerobic threshold sets, and tempo efforts, this plan makes complex training feel manageable—even if it’s your first Half Distance Triathlon.
💬 Personalized Email Coach Support
Need guidance or adjustments? Enjoy peace of mind knowing your coach is available by email to help you adapt and stay on track—every step of the way.
🎯 This plan isn’t just a schedule—it’s a race-specific roadmap to performing your best in one of Asia’s most stunning triathlon venues.
👉 Build your base, follow the plan, and line up in Taitung confident and prepared.
Let’s get you to that finish line—strong, ready, and proud.
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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.