🏅 2026 FULL DISTANCE TEXAS TRIATHLON - INTERMEDIATE - W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏅 2026 FULL DISTANCE TEXAS TRIATHLON - INTERMEDIATE - W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Are you ready to take on the Full Distance Triathlon in Texas—the North American Championship race in The Woodlands? You’ll face a 2.4-mile swim in the warm waters of Lake Woodlands, a blazing-fast 112-mile bike ride on the Hardy Toll Road, and a 26.2-mile run surrounded by roaring spectators through the Hippie Hollow party zone. This course is flat, exposed, and fast—but the heat, sun, and wind will test every weakness.
That’s why the 36-Week Full Distance Triathlon Texas Training Plan is built specifically for intermediate athletes like you—those who are serious about reaching the finish line strong and prepared.
🔥 12-Week Base Phase: Build your endurance engine with confidence. No base mileage? No problem. We start where you are and focus on steady aerobic development, technique, and strength. This phase ensures your body is conditioned to handle what’s coming next.
💪 24-Week Build & Peak Phase: From Week 13 onward, training ramps up—starting around 7 hours per week and peaking near 16. We use a smart 3:1 cycle (three weeks of hard work followed by one week of active recovery) to maximize gains while avoiding burnout.
🏊 Swim Strong: Conquer the Lake Woodlands swim with targeted video-based swim drills that improve technique and efficiency. Adapt to race conditions with open water simulation and pace control workouts.
🚴 Dominate the Bike: The Hardy Toll Road is fast—but also hot and windy. We prepare you for it with interval-based power and heart-rate bike sessions that improve threshold, build stamina, and simulate real course demands.
🏃 Crush the Run: The three-lap run can be both mentally and physically demanding. You’ll tackle this with progressive brick workouts, endurance-focused long runs, and anaerobic threshold intervals designed for resilience under fatigue.
🏋️ Strength for Endurance: Triathlon performance starts in the gym. This plan includes a progressive strength program tailored for endurance athletes, complete with video guidance to build core stability, prevent injury, and improve overall power output.
This isn't just a training plan—it’s your roadmap to performing at your best on one of the most electric Full Distance Triathlon stages in the world.
✅ Are you ready to train smarter, race stronger, and cross the finish line with confidence?
Get started today and let your journey to The Woodlands begin!
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Bike
x3
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02:38:00 | 05:25:00 |
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Swim
x3
|
01:53:00 | 01:30:00 |
|
Run
x2
|
02:06:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:36:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:38:00 | 05:25:00 | |
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01:53:00 | 01:30:00 | |
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02:06:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:36:00 | 01:00:00 |
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