Forty-four weeks gives an Intermediate athlete something shorter plans cannot: time to build the engine, practice execution, and arrive in Davao without rushing the process. This Half Distance Triathlon training plan starts with a 12-week foundation, then moves into 32 weeks of race-specific preparation for Davao, Philippines.
The current course combines a 1.9 km ocean swim, a 90 km three-lap bike with approximately 239 meters of elevation gain, and a 21.1 km run. March conditions are typically hot and humid, with average highs near 33°C/91°F. The course is not especially hilly, but heat, repeated bike laps, open-water conditions, and the total duration of the race make pacing, fueling, and durability critical.
BUILD THE BASE
No prior mileage is required. The first 12 weeks develop aerobic endurance, strength, and swim technique so you can enter the specific phase with a stronger platform instead of forcing fitness too quickly.
EXTEND, SHARPEN, REHEARSE
The 32-week Half Distance Triathlon phase begins around 9 hours per week and builds toward a peak of about 14 hours. Training progresses through endurance work, tempo sessions, open-water swimming, progressive bricks, VO2 intervals, and anaerobic-threshold training.
Heart rate and power guide key bike and run sessions, helping you learn how to control effort across Davao’s fast multi-lap bike course and still protect the run. Strength training and instructional swim videos reinforce technique and durability as the workload rises.
B and C races are built into the progression as practical checkpoints. Use them to test pacing, equipment, transitions, fueling, and decision-making before your A-race.
Race preparation continues with three included tools. The Race Predictor Calculator helps estimate potential performance, the Race Pace Strategy Calculator helps organize swim, bike, and run execution, and the Triathlon Fueling Calculator helps you build a fueling plan for Davao’s warm conditions.
Personalized email coach support is included whenever questions arise during training.
Choose this 44-week Intermediate plan when you want more runway, more rehearsal opportunities, and a structured path from foundation work to confident race execution in Davao.
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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.