🚴♂️ 2026 FULL DISTANCE TEXAS - BEGINNER TRIATHLON PLAN W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🚴♂️ 2026 FULL DISTANCE TEXAS - BEGINNER TRIATHLON PLAN W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
Full Distance Triathlon Texas Training Plan – Train Smarter, Race Stronger in The Woodlands
If you're racing the Full Distance Triathlon Texas in The Woodlands — the North American Championship — then preparation isn’t optional. It’s essential. With a 2.4-mile swim in Lake Woodlands, a blazing-fast 112-mile bike course on the Hardy Toll Road, and a crowd-charged 26.2-mile run through Hippie Hollow and Waterway Ave, this race demands more than just endurance. It calls for a plan built for the heat, the wind, and the mental grind.
Introducing the 44-Week Full Distance Triathlon Beginner Training Plan — crafted for triathletes like you who are ready to commit and conquer.
We begin with a focused 12-week base phase that builds strength, foundational endurance, and swimming efficiency. You’ll start at 4.5 hours per week, progressing to 6 hours by week 11 — culminating with a Brick Endurance Test in week 12. This phase is about more than fitness — it sets the technical foundation to avoid injury and thrive under race-day stress.
From Week 13 onward, the real work begins. You’ll move into a structured 32-week build phase that ramps gradually from 7.5 to 14 hours per week, aligning with your schedule and recovery needs. Thoughtfully designed to prepare you for warm, exposed conditions, this plan integrates:
🏊♂️ Targeted swim sessions with technique drills and pacing work
🚴 RPE- and heart rate-guided bike sessions, simulating the relentless, wind-prone Hardy Toll Road
🏃♂️ Run sessions mapped to RPE and heart rate, perfect for managing intensity in hot conditions
💪 Strength training tailored for beginners, supporting durability and injury prevention
🎥 Expert-led video content that breaks down swim drills for immediate improvement
You’ll peak with purpose — ready to handle the Texas heat, sustain speed on open highways, and keep your legs turning strong on the spectator-packed run.
This isn’t just a plan. It’s your pathway to racing Texas with confidence, strength, and purpose.
🎯 Take the first step today. Commit to your 44-week journey and arrive in The Woodlands fully prepared to perform at your best.
Your Full Distance Triathlon Texas starts now.
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🔥 27% Off BKOOL AR Cycling
🔥 25% Off Best Bike Split AI
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🔥 15% Off Stryd Running Pod
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
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01:50:00 | 01:30:00 |
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Run
x3
|
02:29:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Bike
x2
|
02:32:00 | 05:30:00 |
|
Strength
x1
|
01:05:00 | 00:55:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:50:00 | 01:30:00 | |
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02:29:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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02:32:00 | 05:30:00 | |
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01:05:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
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