🔥BEGINNER MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (ALMERE AMSTERDAM - 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥BEGINNER MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (ALMERE AMSTERDAM - 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
The flat, fast, and wind-exposed course of the Middle Distance Triathlon Almere-Amsterdam requires strategic preparation tailored to the venue’s unique conditions. This 36-week beginner-friendly triathlon training plan is designed to help you perform your best across the calm waters of Weerwater lake, the below-sea-level bike course, and the scenic, urban run around the city center.
Over the first 12-week foundation phase, you’ll build aerobic endurance, muscular strength, and open-water swim confidence. Instructional video drills refine your stroke for Weerwater’s smooth but sighting-focused swim, while RPE/heart rate-based run and bike workouts prepare you for steady pacing in race conditions.
The following 24-week build and race phase progressively develops speed, power, and race-specific fitness:
✅ Wind-resistance bike training to handle the exposed dike sections of the 94 km loop.
✅ Brick workouts to master the bike-to-run transition for the flat 21.1 km course.
✅ Endurance-focused runs to maintain pace over multiple loops around Weerwater’s paths and city streets.
✅ Open-water sessions that simulate race-day navigation and confidence.
✅ Strength and mobility routines (with video guidance) to enhance efficiency and prevent injury.
Starting at 7 hours per week and building to 12, every session has a clear purpose—balancing volume and recovery so you arrive at race day strong, fresh, and ready.
🌟 Key Benefits:
Structured progression from base fitness to race readiness
Race-specific sessions for Almere-Amsterdam’s flat, fast profile
Adaptable for beginners with no prior Middle Distance experience
Includes video-guided strength and technique drills
Backed by personalized email coach support for guidance every step of the way
Step onto the Esplanade on race day with confidence, knowing you’ve prepared for every detail of the Middle Distance Triathlon Almere-Amsterdam.
Start your journey today – train with purpose, race with confidence, and achieve your triathlon goals with expert support.
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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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