Veracruz is fast. The podium won't be decided by speed alone.
You already know how to race Olympic distance. Now the challenge is holding your pace for a 1.9 km ocean swim, 90 km on the bike, and a 21.1 km run when others begin to fade. This 24-week Intermediate Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan gives your age-group ambitions a focused, measurable preparation strategy.
THE RACE IS WON IN THE DECISIONS
At Gaviotas Beach, a single-loop Gulf swim rewards a controlled start. Open-water sessions and instructional swim drills build the skills to find your rhythm without wasting energy.
On Veracruz's two-loop, predominantly flat bike course, the temptation is to chase speed. Structured heart-rate, power, and RPE workouts develop the endurance and restraint to sustain your effort. VO2 max and threshold intervals add purpose to your intensity, not fatigue for its own sake.
Then comes the waterfront half marathon. Track sessions, progressive running, and bike-to-run bricks prepare you to find your pace on tired legs. Video-guided strength work supports the durability required to keep showing up.
24 WEEKS WITH NOTHING LEFT TO GUESS
Starting near 7 hours a week and building toward 12, training follows a 3:1 cycle: three progressive weeks, then one active-recovery week. You arrive at harder sessions ready to make them count. Garmin-compatible structured workouts keep targets clear and execution consistent.
Your preparation also reaches beyond the workouts. The Race Predictor Calculator helps you estimate a realistic finish range. The Race Pace Strategy Calculator translates that target into swim, bike, and run decisions. The Triathlon Fueling Calculator helps you plan nutrition for Veracruz's potentially hot, humid conditions. With personalized email coach support, you can get guidance on training intensity and race strategy rather than second-guessing the plan.
You cannot control the competition. You can control how well you prepare to race it. If you're ready to move beyond finishing and give yourself a credible shot at your best age-group result, make those 24 weeks count where it matters most: the final 21.1 km.
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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.