ADVANCED FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (CAIRNS - AUSTRALIA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
ADVANCED FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (CAIRNS - AUSTRALIA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
🏊♂️🚴♂️🏃♂️ Conquer the Full Distance Triathlon Cairns with Confidence
Welcome to the 44-Week Advanced Training Plan, meticulously designed for athletes like you aiming to crush the Full Distance Triathlon in Cairns, Australia. With its tropical conditions, iconic coastal scenery, and fast course, Cairns is a race that demands serious preparation — and this training plan is your key to arriving ready, confident, and peak-conditioned.
🌊 Swim (3.8 km): Navigate the warm waters off Palm Cove with a two-lap ocean swim. Our program ensures you're comfortable in open water, improving your technique, pacing, and confidence for the self-seeded rolling start.
🚴♂️ Bike (180 km): Dominate the scenic but demanding ride along Captain Cook Highway. Our training develops the endurance and climbing strength needed for sections like Rex Lookout and the rolling terrain through Craiglie and Spring Creek.
🏃♂️ Run (42.2 km): Master the four-lap Cairns Esplanade run course. With aid stations every 2 km and warm race-day temps, you’ll need strategic pacing and fueling — both integral parts of our plan.
✅ Why This Plan Works for Cairns:
✔️ 🔥12-Week Foundation Phase builds base endurance, gradually increasing from 6 to 10 hours weekly — ending with a Brick test to prep for race-specific demands.
✔️ 📆32-Week Specialized Training follows a 3:1 cycle (3 weeks build, 1 week recovery) to prevent burnout and optimize performance gains.
✔️ ⏰Progressive Volume peaks at 18 hours/week before tapering, allowing full recovery and race readiness.
✔️ 🏊♀️🚴♂️🏃♀️Comprehensive Methodology includes:
• Endurance Base Aerobic Training
• VO2 Max & Anaerobic Threshold Work
• Anaerobic Power & ATP-PC Climbing Accelerations
• Focused swim drills, long bike intervals, and structured brick runs
🏆 Whether you're targeting your first Full Distance Triathlon or hunting a personal best, this plan is your blueprint to success in Cairns’ tropical paradise.
🌟 Start your journey today and show up at the Cairns start line prepared, powerful, and ready to thrive.
👉 Train smart. Race strong. Make this your best Full Distance Triathlon yet!
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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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04:03:00 | 05:25:00 |
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Swim
x3
|
01:50:00 | 01:30:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
02:28:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:46:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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04:03:00 | 05:25:00 | |
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01:50:00 | 01:30:00 | |
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02:28:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:46:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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