🏅INTERMEDIATE MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (POLAND - GDANSK 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏅INTERMEDIATE MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (POLAND - GDANSK 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
This 36-week Intermediate Middle Distance Triathlon Training Plan is built specifically for competitive athletes ready to perform at their best on the fast, flat, and scenic Gdańsk course. With its unique combination of a Baltic Sea swim, a multi-lap flat bike route, and a beachside run through Ronald Reagan Park, the Gdańsk Middle Distance Triathlon demands a smart, structured approach to training.
✅ Swim-Specific Conditioning for the Baltic Sea
Prepare to tackle the open-water, single-lap 1.9 km swim starting on the left of Gdańsk Brzeźno Pier. Our plan focuses on building open-water confidence, stroke efficiency, and pacing, so you feel strong from the first stroke to the finish.
✅ Flat and Fast Bike Course Optimization
The Gdańsk 90 km bike course is known for its speed. You'll build bike power and pacing skills during structured intervals based on heart rate and power data. With progressive long rides and tempo sessions, you’ll be ready to push steady watts across multiple laps without burnout.
✅ Endurance and Agility for the Scenic Run
The four-lap 21.1 km run blends beachside pathways with park trails. You’ll train with brick workouts and progressive run sessions designed to simulate this terrain and lap format—ensuring your legs are primed to stay strong and efficient on race day.
✅ Plan Features That Set You Apart
🏁 12-week base phase to rebuild aerobic fitness and technique
💥 24-week race-specific phase with VO2 max, threshold, and tempo workouts
📈 Training peaks at 12 hours/week with structured progression
💪 Strength and mobility to enhance performance and reduce injury
📩 Includes personal email support from a certified triathlon coach
Whether you're returning to endurance after time off or pushing for your next personal best, this plan adapts to your schedule, syncs with Garmin, and delivers proven results.
🎯 Own your race day in Gdańsk.
This isn’t just a plan—it’s your strategic roadmap to mastering the Middle Distance Triathlon in Gdańsk, Poland. Grab your personalized training plan with expert support and start building your best race today.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
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01:19:00 | 01:15:00 |
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Bike
x3
|
02:28:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:50:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:34:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:19:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:28:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:50:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:34:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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