Is This Plan For You?

This 6-week Half Distance Advanced plan by GA Endurance is designed for experienced triathletes who need a short, high-intensity performance block leading directly into race day.

It is ideal for athletes who already have a strong and well-developed fitness base and are capable of handling a highly focused and demanding short-term training load.

If you are looking for a sharp, race-specific preparation phase that prioritizes precision, intensity, and execution, this plan provides a clear and performance-driven pathway.

What You Can Expect

• A complete 6-week structured Half Distance progression leading into race day

• Fully condensed structure with no base development phase

• Immediate focus on race-specific performance and execution

• High-level progression across swim, bike, and run disciplines

• Progressive long sessions to reinforce endurance and fatigue resistance

• Frequent threshold, tempo, and race-pace sessions

• Advanced bike sessions focused on sustained power, pacing precision, and control

• Run sessions designed to optimize performance under fatigue

• Swim sessions including sustained aerobic and threshold work

• Integrated brick sessions to simulate race demands and transitions

• Carefully controlled recovery to maintain peak performance and prevent overload

• Clear, easy-to-follow workouts using power, pace, heart rate, or perceived effort

• Optional strength guidance to support durability and injury prevention

Coaching & Support

This plan includes Coach Access.

If you have any questions during your training, you can reach out anytime via:

coachsupport@gaendurance.com

Requirements

To start this plan, you should be able to:

• Swim at least 2,000–3,500 meters continuously

• Ride consistently for 3–4 hours

• Run continuously for 80–100 minutes

• Train consistently 5–6 days per week

• Have strong experience with structured triathlon training

A GPS watch, heart rate monitor, and bike power meter are strongly recommended for best results.

Final Note

This 6-week advanced half distance plan is built as a final performance block for athletes who are already race-ready.

With a very limited timeframe, the focus is entirely on precision, execution quality, and race-specific adaptation. If followed with discipline, this plan will help you sharpen your performance, refine pacing strategy, and arrive at race day ready to compete at your highest level.

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