🚴BEGINNER HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (DALLAS - LITTLE ELM 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🚴BEGINNER HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (DALLAS - LITTLE ELM 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
This 44-week Half Distance Triathlon Beginner Training Plan is designed to prepare you thoroughly for the unique demands of the Dallas–Little Elm course. With a scenic and wetsuit-legal swim, a smooth rural bike ride, and a fast, hard-packed gravel run, this course rewards athletes who arrive ready with strength, endurance, and smart pacing. That’s exactly what this plan delivers.
💥 How this plan gets you race-ready:
🌊 Swim: The one-loop, 1.2-mile swim in Lewisville Lake demands endurance and comfort in open water. Our program includes targeted swim technique work and video-based drills to improve form and efficiency. You'll be ready for a calm, confident start at Little Elm Beach—even in cooler March waters.
🚴 Bike: With no chip seal and minimal elevation, the 56-mile ride on smooth, rural Texas roads begs for steady power and smart pacing. This plan includes RPE and heart-rate-based workouts to dial in your endurance and pacing skills for a strong ride on fast, rolling terrain.
🏃♂️ Run: A 13.9-mile, three-loop course on firm crushed gravel requires consistent running mechanics and mental grit. Our structured run sessions help you manage intensity, build resilience, and prepare for the loops packed with energy, community support, and triathlon camaraderie.
✅ Progressive weekly volume from 9.5 to 14 hours, ensuring a sustainable build
✅ 12-week base phase to strengthen your aerobic engine and technique
✅ 32-week race-specific plan including VO2 max and threshold intervals
✅ Strategically placed “B” and “C” races to test fitness and sharpen skills
✅ Strength training tailored for beginner triathletes
✅ Swim, bike, and run workouts structured by RPE and heart rate zones
✅ Instructional swim drill videos to improve technique and confidence
With personalized email coach support, you’re never alone. Whether it’s fine-tuning your pacing for the flat Texas roads or optimizing race-day nutrition, we’re with you every step of the way.
💪 Step into your training with confidence. The road to your Half Distance Triathlon success in Dallas–Little Elm starts here. Get the plan today and train with purpose.
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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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01:25:00 | 01:15:00 |
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Bike
x3
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02:40:00 | 03:00:00 |
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Run
x3
|
01:55:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:05:00 | 00:55:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:25:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:40:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:55:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:05:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
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