Barranquilla's Half Distance Triathlon is one of the most demanding courses on the Caribbean circuit — a 1.9km open water swim in 81°F waters at Puerto Mocho beach, 90km of rolling terrain on the Circunvalar de la Prosperidad, and a 21km flat run finishing at the Gran Malecón del Río under 92°F race day heat. This course punishes athletes who haven't trained for heat, rolling bike terrain, and late-race run form. Our Intermediate 24-Week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan prepares you for every one of those demands.
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Why This Plan Wins in Barranquilla
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✅ Heat-adapted endurance — Progressive volume from 7 to 12 hours weekly builds the aerobic base to sustain effort in Caribbean heat without blowing up on the run
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✅ Rolling bike strength — Structured RPE, Heart Rate, and Power intervals develop the pacing discipline required for Barranquilla's 90km rolling course
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✅ Open water swim confidence — Instructional video swim drills prepare you for warm open water at Puerto Mocho so you exit fresh and on pace
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✅ Run durability — Brick workouts and anaerobic threshold training keep your legs running strong all the way to the Gran Malecón finish line
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✅ Smart recovery built in — A 3-week build, 1-week active recovery cycle protects you over the full 24-week block
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✅ Strength and resilience — Triathlon-specific strength sessions with video instruction forge the muscular endurance to sustain power across all three disciplines
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✅ Device integration — Syncs with Garmin and similar devices for seamless Heart Rate and Power tracking every session
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Built for Athletes Ready to Step Up
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If you can race an Olympic distance triathlon comfortably and you're targeting the Half Distance Triathlon level, this plan was written for you. Every session has a purpose. Every week builds on the last. By race morning in Barranquilla, you won't be hoping for a good day — you'll have trained for this exact course.
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Purchase today and receive full email coach support throughout your 24-week journey, plus AI run gait video analysis to sharpen your run mechanics before race day.
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A great finish in Barranquilla is earned in training. Let's go build it together
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Every level. Every Training Plan. One simple price: just $6 a week—and the plan is yours to keep and reuse forever. Welcome to the Andiamo²™ family, where your goals, lifestyle, and personal best come first. Based in Austin, Texas, we offer in-person and remote triathlon coaching plus structured training plans that give every workout a clear purpose. Whether you’re preparing for your first race or your next breakthrough, you’ll have experienced guidance every step of the way.