🏅2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON NORTHERN CALIFORNIA - ADVANCED W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏅2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON NORTHERN CALIFORNIA - ADVANCED W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Prepare to thrive at the Half Distance Triathlon Northern California — from the sunrise swim at Whiskeytown Lake to the scenic ride through Shasta County and the unforgettable run across Redding’s Sundial Bridge. This 36-week training plan is strategically engineered to mirror the terrain, intensity, and pacing of this iconic race while giving you the tools to perform at your absolute best.
Structured around a balanced 3-weeks-on / 1-week-recovery rhythm, the program begins with a 12-week foundation phase before advancing into a 24-week race-specific block tailored for the rolling bike course and river-trail run. Workouts progressively build from 9.5 to 14.5 hours per week, ensuring you peak precisely when it matters most.
🏊♂️ Swim: Sessions emphasize open-water endurance, sighting drills, and sustained pacing — preparing you for the calm yet deceptively challenging waters of Whiskeytown Lake (avg. 76°F / 24°C).
🚴♀️ Bike: Targeted climbing intervals, tempo rides, and power sprints mimic the course’s 2,530 ft of elevation gain and its 1,000-ft net descent, developing strength, control, and sustained power for fast, confident racing.
🏃♂️ Run: Tempo bricks and aerobic intervals replicate the rhythm of the Sacramento River Trail, building durability and aerobic efficiency for a strong finish through Redding’s revitalized downtown.
✅ Scientifically-structured 36-week progression for Half Distance Triathlon success
✅ Builds aerobic endurance, VO₂ max, and anaerobic threshold
✅ Includes climbing accelerations, ATP-PC sprint work, and power intervals
✅ Functional and traditional strength integration for all-around resilience
✅ Personalized Email Coach Support included with every plan
This is more than a schedule — it’s your roadmap to racing strong, pacing wisely, and finishing proud in Northern California.
🔥 Start your Half Distance Triathlon journey today — and let every session bring you closer to your best race 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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01:18:00 | 01:15:00 |
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Bike
x3
|
03:28:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
02:08:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Run
x2
|
01:43:00 | 02:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:18:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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03:28:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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02:08:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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01:43:00 | 02:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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