The Half Distance Triathlon in Alghero, Italy, is a course that rewards precision, endurance, and smart pacing — and this 36-week plan is engineered to prepare you for every challenge across its stunning coastal terrain. From the calm emerald waters of San Giovanni Beach to the rolling Mediterranean roads of Porto Conte and the scenic seafront run through Alghero’s old town, every workout builds the strength, speed, and stamina you’ll need to perform at your best.
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This plan begins with a 12-week base phase to establish aerobic efficiency, functional strength, and technical swim mechanics, followed by 24 weeks of race-specific conditioning designed for Alghero’s unique demands.
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🏊♂️ Swim Ready for San Giovanni Bay
You’ll develop open-water confidence through progressive endurance sets, bilateral breathing drills, and tempo intervals that mimic the sheltered yet mildly undulating bay conditions (average 18 °C in June). Expect improved sighting, pacing, and rhythm for the 1.9 km loop start and finish near the harbor.
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🚴♂️ Power for the Porto Conte Loop
Alghero’s single 90 km bike course includes ~850 m of elevation gain through coastal flats and Mediterranean climbs. Structured bike workouts use power and heart-rate targets to simulate these undulating island roads — combining aerobic endurance rides, sweet-spot intervals, and threshold climbs to ensure sustained output on both the southern coastal and northern park sections.
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🏃♂️ Run Strong Along the Seafront Wall
The three-loop run course through Alghero’s old town and seafront is fast yet technical. You’ll master pacing and fatigue management with brick sessions, negative-split tempo runs, and interval sessions tailored to replicate the shifting rhythm of this scenic stretch between the harbor and coastline.
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🔁 Science-Based Periodization
Every four weeks follow a 3-week build + 1-week recovery cycle — balancing intensity with adaptation. Weekly volume rises from 7.5 to 12 hours, integrating aerobic development, VO₂ max intervals, and anaerobic-threshold work to reach your racing peak at just the right time.
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✅ Personalized structure based on heart-rate & power zones
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✅ Syncable workouts for seamless execution
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✅ Strategic recovery & strength sessions to prevent burnout
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✅ Expert Email Coach Support for ongoing guidance
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