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🏆 2026 FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON CAIRNS - ADVANCED W/AI 🤖 RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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🏆 2026 FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON CAIRNS - ADVANCED W/AI 🤖 RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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Author

Paul M Johnson

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Length

44 Weeks

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Plan Description

๐ŸŠโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ 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 โ€” and this training plan is your key to arriving ready, confident, and peak-conditioned.

๐ŸŒŠ 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.

๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ 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.

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Run (42.2 km): Master the four-lap Cairns Esplanade run course. With aid stations every 2 km and warm race-day temps, youโ€™ll need strategic pacing and fueling โ€” both integral parts of our plan.

โœ… Why This Plan Works for Cairns:
โœ”๏ธ ๐Ÿ”ฅ12-Week Foundation Phase builds base endurance, gradually increasing from 6 to 10 hours weekly โ€” ending with a Brick test to prep for race-specific demands.

โœ”๏ธ ๐Ÿ“†32-Week Specialized Training follows a 3:1 cycle (3 weeks build, 1 week recovery) to prevent burnout and optimize performance gains.

โœ”๏ธ โฐProgressive Volume peaks at 18 hours/week before tapering, allowing full recovery and race readiness.

โœ”๏ธ ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธComprehensive Methodology includes:
โ€ƒโ€ข Endurance Base Aerobic Training
โ€ƒโ€ข VO2 Max & Anaerobic Threshold Work
โ€ƒโ€ข Anaerobic Power & ATP-PC Climbing Accelerations
โ€ƒโ€ข Focused swim drills, long bike intervals, and structured brick runs

๐Ÿ† Whether you're targeting your first Full Distance Triathlon or hunting a personal best, this plan is your blueprint to success in Cairnsโ€™ tropical paradise.

๐ŸŒŸ Start your journey today and show up at the Cairns start line prepared, powerful, and ready to thrive.

๐Ÿ‘‰ 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
Bike x3
04:03:00 05:25:00
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
Bike
04:03:00 05:25:00
Swim
01:50:00 01:30:00
Run
02:28:00 03:00:00
Strength
01:46:00 01:00:00

Training Load By Week


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  • Power Meter
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  • GPS

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Paul M Johnson

Andiamo²®

๐ŸŠ๐Ÿšด๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ… Dive into the world of Andiamoยฒยฎ, where we blend lifestyle with momentum and celebrate the exhilarating journey of triathlon! ๐ŸŽ‰ We're not just about races; we're a vibrant community dedicated to enhancing your active lifestyle experience.โœจ


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