BEGINNER MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (ALMERE AMSTERDAM - 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
BEGINNER MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (ALMERE AMSTERDAM - 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
The Middle Distance Triathlon Almere-Amsterdam is an incredible race that tests your endurance, strength, and mental grit — and this 44-week Middle Distance Triathlon training plan is crafted especially for you, the beginner triathlete ready to take on this exciting challenge.
🏊♂️ The swim course offers a single 1.9 km lap in the calm, sheltered Weerwater lake, perfect for building your open-water confidence. This training plan starts with focused swim drills to help you master technique and sighting, so you feel strong and relaxed on race day.
🚴 The 94 km bike course is flat and fast but exposed to wind, demanding steady power and smart pacing. Our plan gradually builds your endurance and strength with heart rate–guided bike workouts and strength sessions designed to make you resilient and ready to handle those long, wind-affected stretches.
🏃 The run loops around beautiful green spaces and cityscapes for 20.2 km with minimal elevation. Through structured run and jog sessions matched to your effort, you’ll develop the stamina and pacing skills to finish strong and enjoy the race atmosphere.
Here’s what makes this Middle Distance Triathlon Almere-Amsterdam training plan perfect for your first big race:
✅ A gentle, 44-week journey that grows your endurance, strength, and skill step-by-step — no rush, no overwhelm
✅ Clear, easy-to-follow workouts that blend technique, conditioning, and race preparation tailored for beginners
✅ Instructional swim videos that guide you every stroke of the way in open water
✅ Heart rate and RPE tools to help you listen to your body and train at just the right intensity
✅ Strength training designed to build injury resistance and keep you feeling powerful and confident
✅ “B” and “C” races woven in as fun, low-pressure chances to practice racing and celebrate progress
With personal email coaching support included, you’ll never be alone on this journey. This Middle Distance Triathlon training plan is your companion, pushing you forward while respecting where you are today. Step into your potential, embrace the challenge, and prepare to cross the finish line of Almere-Amsterdam with pride and joy. Your triathlon adventure starts here!
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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
|
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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