🏅INTERMEDIATE LONG DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS (SIR BANI YAS - ABU DHABI 2026) PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏅INTERMEDIATE LONG DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS (SIR BANI YAS - ABU DHABI 2026) PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Training for the Sir Bani Yas Island Full Distance Triathlon in Abu Dhabi requires more than just grit—it demands a smart, proven plan built to match the race’s unique terrain and conditions. Our 36-Week Full Distance Triathlon Training Plan is specifically designed to prepare you for this stunning, yet challenging course.
🌊 Swim Prepared
The protected turquoise waters on the southeast of the island offer a calm environment—but endurance and technique are key.
✅ Structured swim workouts include open water simulation
✅ Drills + video instruction to refine form and build confidence
✅ Gradual volume build to conquer the 3.8KM swim
🚴 Bike-Strong for Island Roads
The fast, flat 180KM loop around the island sounds forgiving, but the undulating interconnecting roads (climbing up to 100m) demand strength and pacing.
✅ Specific strength training phases to build climbing legs early
✅ Heart Rate and Power-based bike sessions mimic real course demands
✅ Progressive long rides + brick workouts prepare you for transition fatigue
🏃 Run Ready Off the Bike
With no traffic and scenic island roads, you’ll need a sharp, fatigue-resistant stride.
✅ VO₂ max and tempo intervals sharpen your aerobic engine
✅ Anaerobic threshold and endurance track workouts mimic race fatigue
✅ Brick sessions build mental and muscular durability
💥 Built-In Recovery for Better Gains
Our smart 3:1 training cycle balances intensity with recovery.
✅ 3 focused build weeks + 1 recovery week = sustained growth
✅ Structured to minimize injury and burnout
📩 Coach Support Included
Questions? Stuck? Need adjustments?
✅ Personalized email coach support included with your plan
🎯 Whether you're racing Sir Bani Yas Island for a personal best or your first Full Distance Triathlon finish, this plan gives you the tools to succeed—even if you're starting without a base.
🔥 Make your Full Distance Triathlon dream a reality—commit to the journey today and train with purpose, precision, and support every step of the way.
👉 Start your Full Distance Triathlon training plan now and feel confident on race day.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Bike
x3
|
02:38:00 | 05:25:00 |
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Swim
x3
|
01:53:00 | 01:30:00 |
|
Run
x2
|
02:16:00 | 03:30:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:36:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:38:00 | 05:25:00 | |
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01:53:00 | 01:30:00 | |
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02:16:00 | 03:30:00 | |
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01:36:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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