Your Half Distance | 12-Week Intermediate Performance Plan
If you want to do more than just finish, you need to focus on getting faster through a structured plan. This 12-week program helps you break through plateaus and improve your times in all three sports. By replacing random miles with sessions that have a clear goal, you build the strength to start your race feeling ready. This plan respects your busy life while making sure you are prepared for a performance you can be proud of.
For a front-pack swimmer, the goal is using your technique to gain an early advantage while saving energy for a strong run. We focus on building a solid engine and introducing sessions that challenge your race pace. This 12-week build is designed for athletes who already have a good level of fitness and want to sharpen their performance. Every hour spent training contributes directly to your stamina and race-day confidence.
How This Helps You
- Improved Technique: Swim sessions designed to help you move faster with less wasted energy.
- Personal Pacing: Every workout uses your personal targets so you know exactly how hard to work.
- Energy Control: Guidance to help you manage bike effort for a strong half marathon finish.
- Build Strength: Sessions to help you stay powerful and avoid injuries as the training load increases.
Your 12-Week Roadmap
- Weeks 1-4: Stamina. Set your targets and build the fitness needed for the harder work.
- Weeks 5-8: Progress. Increase training time and improve your skills in the water and on land.
- Weeks 9-12: Readiness. A taper to help you recover so you feel fresh and fast on race morning.
Is This Your Next Step?
- Front-Pack Swimmers: You swim 100m faster than 1:50, cycle for an hour, and run for 45m.
- PB Chasers: You have finished before and want a plan to help you reach a new personal best.
- Busy Professionals: You want a 6–9 session weekly schedule that uses your time effectively.
Your Deliverables
- 12 weeks of training syncing to TrainingPeaks so sessions are ready on your devices.
- 6-9 sessions per week: 2 Swims, 3 Bikes, 3 Runs, and 1 Strength session.
- 1 rest day every week to help your body adapt to the training load.
- Coach support via email for help with your sessions or practical advice.
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Efficient Endurance provides structured coaching for committed professionals preparing for long-distance events. I remove the decision load of training through clear planning and consistent accountability. My science-informed approach ensures sustainable progression for Ironman, marathons, and triathlons. I also have 10 years of experience as a professional swim coach at the top levels, offering technical depth that ensures efficiency in the water and confidence on race day.