🔥BEGINNER MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (XIAMEN - CHINA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥BEGINNER MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (XIAMEN - CHINA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
Prepare to race the fast, flat, and scenic course of the Middle Distance Triathlon Xiamen with a plan built to match its unique challenges. With the warm waters of Tong’an Bay, a gradient-free 90km bike route, and a smooth 21.1km coastal run, this structured program gives you the fitness, technique, and confidence to excel on race day.
✅ Perfect for First-Timers – Designed for beginners stepping up to the Middle Distance Triathlon, this plan requires only 4–6 weeks of aerobic base fitness before starting.
✅ Course-Specific Conditioning – Flat terrain training sessions replicate the speed-friendly profile of Xiamen’s bike and run courses, so you’ll be ready to hold strong paces without over-fatiguing.
✅ Progressive Endurance Development – Builds from aerobic foundation to advanced VO₂ interval and anaerobic threshold sessions, preparing you for sustained speed over the entire swim-bike-run.
✅ Open-Water Swim Skills – Includes technique drills, sighting practice, and pacing strategies tailored for Tong’an Bay’s tidal conditions and counter-clockwise swim course.
✅ Structured Bike & Run Workouts – Heart-rate and RPE-based intervals boost efficiency and speed, while brick sessions prepare you for seamless transitions on race day.
✅ Strength & Mobility Training – Targeted exercises improve muscular endurance and reduce injury risk, complementing the demands of long-distance racing.
✅ Expert Guidance – Personalized email coach support ensures your training stays on track, with answers to your questions and adjustments when you need them.
By race day, you’ll have mastered the pacing, technique, and endurance to thrive on Xiamen’s closed-road, athlete-friendly course. Your preparation will match the race’s fast profile, giving you every opportunity to achieve a personal best in your Middle Distance Triathlon journey.
Start your training today and be fully prepared for the Middle Distance Triathlon Xiamen, China — with expert coaching support guiding you from your first workout to the finish line.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Bike
x3
|
02:59:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Swim
x3
|
01:27:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
02:08:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x1
|
00:57:00 | 00:55:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:59:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:27:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:08:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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00:57:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
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