🏆INTERMEDIATE MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (XIAMEN - CHINA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏆INTERMEDIATE MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (XIAMEN - CHINA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
The Middle Distance Triathlon in Xiamen, China offers a fast, flat, and scenic course that’s perfect for personal bests. Our 44-week Intermediate Training Plan is meticulously designed to prepare you for the warm, tide-adjusted swim in Tong’an Bay, the gentle gradient-free 90km coastal bike route, and the flat 21.1km run along a fully closed, traffic-free track. Every session is purpose-built to help you perform at your peak when it matters most.
✅ Progressive Build for Peak Race Day Fitness – Begin with a 12-week base phase to develop aerobic capacity before transitioning into a 32-week specific Middle Distance Triathlon phase. Weekly training gradually grows from 9 to 14 hours, matching the endurance needs of Xiamen’s course profile.
🏊 Swim Preparedness for Tong’an Bay – Includes open-water swim drills, sighting practice, and pacing strategies to handle the course’s counter-clockwise layout and tidal conditions.
🚴 Bike Power for a Fast, Flat Coastal Route – Structured power-based cycling sessions and tempo intervals simulate the sustained effort required for Xiamen’s gradient-free 90km track, boosting speed and endurance without overexertion.
🏃 Run Efficiency for the Final 21.1km – Flat-terrain run workouts and progressive brick sessions train your legs to stay strong and fast off the bike, perfectly mirroring race conditions.
💪 Complete Athlete Development – Strength training, technique refinement, VO₂ max intervals, and anaerobic threshold sessions ensure all-around performance improvement.
📆 Confidence Through Race Simulation – Strategic “B” and “C” events are built in so you arrive at your A-race feeling experienced, confident, and ready to excel.
🎥 Guidance Beyond the Plan – Access exclusive video demonstrations for swim technique and functional strength, plus detailed heart rate/power-based sessions for precision training.
Your journey to Xiamen’s Middle Distance Triathlon starts here. With personalized email coach support, you’ll have expert guidance every step of the way.
🔥 Secure your 44-week plan today and transform your race day into your best performance yet.
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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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01:22:00 | 01:15:00 |
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Bike
x3
|
02:43:00 | 03:00:00 |
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Run
x3
|
01:59:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:29:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:22:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:43:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:59:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:29:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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