🏆INTERMEDIATE HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (VITORIA GASTEIZ - SPAIN 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏆INTERMEDIATE HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (VITORIA GASTEIZ - SPAIN 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Introducing the Intermediate 36-Week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan – built to prepare you for success on the breathtaking course of Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
The race begins with a 1.9 km swim in Ulibarri-Gamboa Lake, a calm body of drinking-quality water. Our plan prepares you with progressive open-water sessions and drills that sharpen your technique, ensuring you exit the water strong and confident.
Next comes the 90 km single-loop bike course through the rolling Álava region, with smooth roads and 500 m of elevation. Targeted bike workouts in this program include strength endurance rides, tempo sessions, and power-based intervals – so you’re ready for both sustained speed and subtle climbs. You’ll ride with the same rhythm and efficiency required to excel on this scenic route.
The race finishes with a flat and fast 21 km run through downtown Vitoria-Gasteiz, supported by thousands of cheering spectators. Our plan gradually builds volume and integrates brick sessions, VO₂ max intervals, and threshold workouts to help you thrive on the two-loop course and deliver your best run performance to the finish line in Plaza España.
✅ Key Benefits of the Training Plan
🏊♂️ Swim workouts that focus on endurance, sighting skills, and technique efficiency for open water.
🚴♂️ Bike sessions tailored to rolling terrain, power pacing, and sustainable speed.
🏃♂️ Run training designed for fast, flat racing with progressive brick integration.
📈 Periodized structure (3-week build, 1-week recovery) to maximize adaptation.
💪 Strength and conditioning routines to reduce injury risk and build resilience.
📧 Personalized email coach support for guidance and accountability.
This 36-week Half Distance Triathlon training plan is structured into a 12-week base phase followed by a 24-week race-specific build. Weekly training gradually scales from 7.5 hours to 12 hours, striking the perfect balance between endurance development and recovery. Every workout is built on proven principles and can sync directly to your Garmin device for effortless execution.
Now is the time to commit. Step confidently onto the start line in Vitoria-Gasteiz with the strength, speed, and endurance to deliver your best performance.
👉 Purchase your plan today and train with the confidence of having expert guidance every step of the way.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
|
01:19:00 | 01:15:00 |
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Bike
x3
|
02:28:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:50:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:34:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:19:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:28:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:50:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:34:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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