🏆 INTERMEDIATE HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WKS (SAN SALVADOR - EL SALVADOR 2027) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏆 INTERMEDIATE HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WKS (SAN SALVADOR - EL SALVADOR 2027) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
The Half Distance Triathlon San Salvador is a breathtaking yet challenging race—starting with a one-lap 1.9 km swim in the calm, volcanic waters of Lake Ilopango, continuing with a 90 km ride along the iconic Pan-American Highway, and finishing with a hilly 21 km run through the heart of San Salvador. This 44-week triathlon training plan is designed to prepare you for every stroke, pedal, and stride of that journey.
Why this plan gives you the edge on race day:
✅ Open-Water Confidence – Build swim endurance, improve technique, and practice race-specific skills like sighting and drafting so you can handle Lake Ilopango’s open-water environment with ease.
✅ Power for the Rolling Bike Course – Long rides, tempo intervals workouts replicate the rhythm of the Pan-American Highway, building strength for steady climbs and power for fast descents.
✅ Run Efficiency on the Hills – Track intervals, brick sessions, and pacing strategies prepare your legs for the two-lap, elevation-changing run through San Salvador’s historic and energetic streets.
✅ Structured Progression – Starting at 9 hours per week and peaking at 14, the plan moves from a 12-week base phase into a 32-week race-specific build, giving you the endurance, speed, and resilience needed for a Half Distance Triathlon.
✅ Comprehensive Conditioning – VO₂ max intervals, anaerobic threshold work, strength training, and mobility sessions ensure you’re strong, efficient, and injury-resistant.
✅ Race Simulation Opportunities – Integrated “B” and “C” tune-up races allow you to test pacing, nutrition, and mindset before your A-priority event.
✅ Personalized Support – Get direct email access to your coach, plus exclusive video tutorials for swim drills, bike handling, and strength sessions.
This isn’t just another generic Half Distance Triathlon training plan—it’s a targeted, athlete-focused program built to match the unique profile of San Salvador’s swim, bike, and run courses. Every workout has a purpose. Every week builds toward your peak.
🔥 Secure your 44-week plan today and start training for your strongest Half Distance Triathlon performance yet—San Salvador is waiting for you.
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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 |
|
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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