💪ADVANCED FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (CAIRNS - AUSTRALIA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
💪ADVANCED FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (CAIRNS - AUSTRALIA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
🏝️ Conquer the Full Distance Triathlon Cairns with Confidence
The Full Distance Triathlon Cairns is not for the faint of heart. With a 3.8 km ocean swim off Palm Cove, a 180 km scenic ride along the iconic Captain Cook Highway, and a fast-paced 42.2 km run along Cairns Esplanade, this event demands elite preparation. That’s exactly what this 24-week training plan delivers.
🌟 Built for Advanced Triathletes Like You
This plan is engineered for experienced athletes with a strong aerobic base. If you’re ready to level up, you’ll start with a 25-minute Anaerobic Threshold session in Week 1 and ramp up to peak weeks of 18+ hours. This isn't just training—this is strategic race prep for one of the most breathtaking Full Distance Triathlons on Earth.
💼 Why This Training Plan Works for Cairns:
✅ Endurance Base & Aerobic Miles – Build deep aerobic capacity to power through the course
✅ VO2 Max & Threshold Sessions – Sharpen speed and race-day stamina with high-intensity intervals
✅ Anaerobic Power & Hill Strength – Handle elevation gains and pass with confidence
✅ ATP-PC Power Sets – Explosive bursts to fuel strong swim starts and bike surges
✅ Brick Workouts – Seamless swim-bike-run transitions, refined weekly
✅ Open Water Swim Sessions – Adapt to the conditions of Palm Cove
✅ Heart Rate/Power Training – Data-driven precision using your HR and FTP zones
✅ Strength & Mobility with Video Guidance* – Injury resistance meets performance enhancement
✅ AI-Based Run Gait Analysis – Maximize run efficiency with visual feedback
Cairns demands more than just mileage—it demands mastery. And this plan provides it.
🎯 Are You Ready to Race at Your Fullest Potential?
If you're serious about racing the Full Distance Triathlon Cairns, this plan gives you the structured, intelligent progression your body needs to thrive on race day.
👉 Commit to the journey. Invest in your performance. This is your edge.
Train smart. Train strong. Race Cairns like you own it.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Run
x3
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02:51:00 | 03:00:00 |
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Bike
x3
|
04:28:00 | 05:25:00 |
|
Swim
x3
|
02:09:00 | 01:30:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:19:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:51:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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04:28:00 | 05:25:00 | |
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02:09:00 | 01:30:00 | |
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01:19:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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