16 Week - Half Distance Triathlon | Advanced - For Intermediate Swimmers | Efficient + Support
16 Week - Half Distance Triathlon | Advanced - For Intermediate Swimmers | Efficient + Support
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Length
16 Weeks
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Plan Description

Your Half Distance | 16-Week Advanced Performance Plan
Top performance comes from training with a specific plan and focusing on the details. This 16-week program matches your fitness level to help you find and hold your fastest race pace. By focusing on quality over volume, you build the speed to stay competitive. This plan works around your professional life while ensuring you reach the finish line with a performance you can be proud of.

For a mid-pack swimmer, the objective is better technique to save energy for a fast run finish. We focus on your ability to hold pace through purposeful, high-quality sessions that challenge your limits. This plan removes uncertainty, letting you focus on training hard while balancing a busy job. Every session is designed to improve your speed and stamina over the 16-week build.
How This Helps You
- Precise Pacing: Every workout uses personal targets so you know exactly how hard to work.
- Sharp Technique: Focus points to help you stay efficient even when you are tired.
- Energy Control: Manage your power on the bike so you have legs for a high-performance run.
- Perfect Peak: A taper to help you shed tiredness while keeping the speed needed for race day.
Your 16-Week Roadmap
- Phase 1: Benchmarks. Set your targets and build the stamina needed for hard training.
- Phase 2: Speed. Sessions to help you hold race pace and build strength under pressure.
- Phase 3: Simulation. Practice your pacing and nutrition under real race conditions.
- Phase 4: Readiness. Reduce volume while keeping quality high so you feel powerful.
Is This Your Next Step?
- Mid Pack Swimmers: You swim 100m in 1:50–2:30, cycle for 2h, and run for an hour.
- Experienced Athletes: You want a professional schedule that values quality over slow miles.
- Result Driven: You want a system that lets you focus entirely on reaching your best race time.
Your Deliverables
- 16 weeks of training syncing to TrainingPeaks for clear session guidance every day.
- 7-10 sessions per week: 2 Swims, 3 Bikes, 3 Runs, and 2 Strength sessions.
- 1 rest day every week to help you manage the demands of hard training.
- Coach support via email for guidance on your sessions or practical advice.
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How it Works
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Run
x3
|
02:49:00 | 01:45:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
04:15:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Other
x3
|
00:51:00 | 00:15:00 |
|
Swim
x2
|
02:07:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
—— | —— |
|
strength
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:49:00 | 01:45:00 | |
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04:15:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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00:51:00 | 00:15:00 | |
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02:07:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
- Access your training plan anywhere on the TrainingPeaks mobile and desktop apps.
- Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
- Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
- If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More
Refund Policy
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