Your Half Distance | 16-Week Beginner Confidence Plan

Stepping up to a Half Distance Triathlon is a massive personal challenge. This 16-week program takes away the guesswork, giving you a clear path to the finish line. We focus on building the belief that you can handle the 1.9km swim, 90km bike, and 21.1km run. This is about proving to yourself that you can achieve a major goal through consistent preparation that fits around your career and family life.

For a front-pack swimmer, the priority is using your technique to stay calm and save energy for the land segments. The 16-week timeframe allows for a patient build-up of stamina. You will build the strength needed for the distance while slowly introducing sessions that help you find a steady pace. This approach makes sure you build the belief needed to finish your race with pride. Every training hour helps you feel more prepared.

How This Helps You

• Better Technique: Specific swim sessions to help you move through the water more easily.


• Clear Routine: A schedule that works with your career, focusing on the most useful sessions.


• Pacing Skills: Guidance to help you manage your effort on the bike to protect your run.


• Staying Strong: Included strength work to help your body handle the training miles safely.

Your 16-Week Roadmap

• Weeks 1-4: Routine. Build basic stamina and get used to a regular training schedule.


• Weeks 5-8: Build. Safely increase training time as you build confidence for longer days.


• Weeks 9-12: Simulation. Practice your race-day efforts, pacing, and nutrition.


• Weeks 13-16: The Race. A simple taper to help you recover so you feel ready.

Is This Your Next Step?

• Front-Pack Swimmers: You swim 100m faster than 1:50, cycle for 60m, and run for 40m.


• First-Timers: You want a reliable plan to build the belief that you can finish strongly.


• Busy Professionals: You want to be told exactly what to do each day to get a good result.

Your Deliverables

• 16 weeks of training syncing to TrainingPeaks for clear session guidance every day.


• 5-8 sessions per week: 2 Swims, 3 Bikes, 2 Runs, and 1 Strength session.


• 2 rest days every week to help your body recover and stay consistent.


• Coach support via email for help with your sessions or practical training advice.

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