🚴♂️BEGINNER LONG DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (SIR BANI YAS - ABU DHABI 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🚴♂️BEGINNER LONG DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (SIR BANI YAS - ABU DHABI 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
This unique race offers crystal-clear Gulf waters, fast and scenic bike loops, and elevation challenges that will test your endurance and grit. That’s why you need a training plan built not just for race day—but for the course itself.
🏝 Swim: Calm, protected waters averaging 18–22°C.
🚴 Bike: Four fast loops with smooth roads—and climbs reaching 100m elevation.
🏃♂️ Run: Fast-paced effort under the island sun.
This is a course that rewards strength, smart pacing, and well-rounded preparation.
✅ Enter the 44-Week Full Distance Triathlon Beginner Training Plan
Engineered specifically for athletes like you, this training plan is progressive, structured, and designed to peak right on race day. Whether you're new to the distance or returning to chase a PR, this plan helps you master every element—with email coach support to guide you every step.
What You’ll Gain:
✅ 12-Week Foundational Phase
Build aerobic endurance, develop strength, and refine swim form. Perfect for tackling the open-water swim calmly and confidently.
🟢 Starts at 4.5 hours/week, ramps to 6 hours by Week 11.
✅ 32-Week Performance Phase
Shift to focused endurance, V02 intervals, hill strength, and race-specific work. Prepares your body for Sir Bani Yas’s climbing bike course and flat, fast run.
🔵 Starts at 7.5 hours/week, peaking at 14 hours.
✅ Course-Specific Conditioning
💪 Weekly hill repeats simulate island terrain.
🌊 Swim drills target open-water efficiency.
🚴 Long brick workouts build race-day durability.
💨 V02 and threshold training sharpen performance under fatigue.
✅ Extras You’ll Love
🎥 Swim drill videos to boost form
🏃♂️ RPE + heart rate-based run sessions
🚴 Bike workouts tailored to your fitness
🧘♂️ Strength training designed for beginner triathletes
This Is Your Moment.
Master the Full Distance Triathlon on Sir Bani Yas Island with expert coaching, proven structure, and total confidence.
👉 Train with purpose. Race with confidence.
Start your Full Distance journey today—personalized coach support is included.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
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01:52:00 | 01:30:00 |
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Run
x3
|
02:30:00 | 03:30:00 |
|
Bike
x2
|
02:32:00 | 05:30:00 |
|
Strength
x1
|
01:05:00 | 00:55:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:52:00 | 01:30:00 | |
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02:30:00 | 03:30:00 | |
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02:32:00 | 05:30:00 | |
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01:05:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
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