🔥BEGINNER MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (FORTALEZA - BRAZIL 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥BEGINNER MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (FORTALEZA - BRAZIL 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
This Middle Distance Triathlon Fortaleza Brazil Training Plan is your friendly and trusted guide to successfully completing your first race. The 1.9 km swim starts in calm, warm waters off Praia de Iracema, and this plan gently builds your swim skills with easy-to-follow video drills that help you feel comfortable and confident in open water.
The 90 km bike course is flat and fast, offering beautiful ocean views and plenty of opportunities to improve your cycling at a comfortable pace. Your training progresses gradually, helping you build strength and endurance without feeling overwhelmed.
The final 21.1 km run along the beachfront is flat and energizing, surrounded by lively cheering crowds. The plan includes simple, guided run and jog sessions designed to prepare your legs for this exciting finish, helping you cross the line strong and proud.
Here’s what makes this Middle Distance Triathlon training plan perfect for first-timers:
✅ A gentle, 36-week step-by-step schedule that respects your pace
✅ Clear swim technique videos to boost your confidence in open water
✅ Slow and steady buildup to 12 training hours per week, avoiding burnout
✅ Strength workouts with easy video guidance to keep you safe and strong
✅ Personalized email coach support ready to help whenever you need it
✅ Brick workouts that ease you into switching from bike to run smoothly
✅ Focus on endurance, pacing, and enjoying your race-day experience
This plan is designed to support you at every step as you prepare for the Fortaleza Middle Distance Triathlon. You’ll develop the skills, strength, and confidence to make your first race a rewarding and unforgettable journey.
Ready to take that first step? Secure your personalized training plan now and get expert email coaching support to guide you all the way to the finish line!
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
01:20:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
02:29:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:47:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:08:00 | 00:55:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:20:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:29:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:47:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:08:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
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