A first Half Distance Triathlon does not need to begin with high mileage. This 36-week Beginner plan is designed for athletes who want enough time to build from the ground up before taking on the 1.9 km swim, rolling 90 km bike through the Chevreuse Valley, and three-loop 21.1 km run at Versailles.
The opening 12 weeks are about creating a dependable base. Run/jog and bike sessions use RPE and heart rate to teach controlled effort, while strength work and instructional swim drills develop movement quality and technique without rushing the process. No minimum training mileage is required to begin.
Once that foundation is in place, the plan shifts into 24 weeks of specific Half Distance Triathlon preparation. Weekly training starts near 7 hours and gradually rises toward about 12 hours, giving you time to adapt as endurance, tempo work, open-water swimming, and progressive brick sessions are introduced.
For Versailles, that progression matters. The bike course through the Chevreuse Valley includes rolling terrain and notable climbs, so the plan builds the aerobic strength and pacing awareness needed to avoid spending too much energy early. Brick workouts then help you practice the transition into the run, where three 7 km loops reward patience, rhythm, and steady execution.
Swim development stays technique-led, using video-supported drills before progressing toward the endurance and open-water confidence needed for 1.9 km. Beginner-specific strength sessions include detailed video instruction so you can learn each movement with clear guidance.
Race preparation is supported by 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 practical fueling approach.
Personalized email coach support is included throughout the plan, giving you a place to ask questions when something in training needs clarification.
Choose this 36-week Versailles Half Distance Triathlon training plan if you want a low-pressure starting point, a long runway for progression, and a clear path from foundational fitness to race-specific readiness.
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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.