💪BEGINNER FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (CAIRNS - AUSTRALIA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
💪BEGINNER FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (CAIRNS - AUSTRALIA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
Train Smarter for the Full Distance Triathlon Cairns, Australia
🏊🚴🏃 Your Road to Race-Day Success Starts Here
Conquer the stunning Full Distance Triathlon Cairns—where the journey begins at Palm Cove with a 3.8 km swim, winds along the breathtaking Captain Cook Highway on a 180 km bike course, and finishes with a 42.2 km run along the vibrant Cairns Esplanade. With rolling ocean starts, tropical temperatures, and lively race energy, Cairns is one of the most iconic Full Distance Triathlon destinations on Earth.
To perform your best on race day, you need more than motivation—you need a structured, intelligent training plan built specifically for this event.
✅ Why Our Full Distance Triathlon Cairns Training Plan Works
Before starting, ensure you meet the minimum fitness requirements:
🏊 Swim 2.5 km continuously
🚴 Ride 45 miles comfortably
🏃 Run for 60 minutes without stopping
Then, dive into our 6-month progressive training plan, built to guide you every step of the way:
✅ 3 Weeks On / 1 Week Recovery Structure – Prevents overtraining while keeping you moving forward
✅ Strategic Phases – Build strength, increase endurance, and improve swim form with specific blocks targeting each discipline
✅ Gradual Volume Progression – From 7.5 hours in Week 1 to 14 hours at peak, your body adapts for long-distance success
✅ Tailored for Cairns Conditions – Training intensity and long workouts mimic the race’s rolling terrain and warm climate
🧠 Smart Training Tools Included
🚀 AI Gen Run Gait Video Analysis – Improve form and reduce injury risk
🏊 Instructional Video Swim Drills – Master technique and efficiency
❤️ Heart Rate & RPE-Based Workouts – Targeted sessions for maximum training effect
💪 Triathlete-Specific Strength Training – Build durability with video-guided* strength sessions
Ready to Train with Purpose?
Whether Cairns is your first Full Distance Triathlon or you’re chasing a new PR, this plan is designed to help you train with confidence, race with strength, and cross the finish line proud.
👉 Start your journey today and take the guesswork out of your training.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Run
x3
|
02:50:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
02:59:00 | 05:25:00 |
|
Swim
x3
|
02:08:00 | 01:30:00 |
|
Strength
x1
|
00:47:00 | 00:55:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
02:50:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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|
02:59:00 | 05:25:00 | |
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02:08:00 | 01:30:00 | |
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00:47:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
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