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🏅INTERMEDIATE LONG DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (TAIWAN - 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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🏅INTERMEDIATE LONG DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (TAIWAN - 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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Author

Paul M Johnson

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Length

36 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

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Plan Description

Tackling the Full Distance Triathlon in Taiwan requires more than grit—it demands a training plan built specifically for the unique demands of this spectacular course. With its crystal-clear lake swim, coastal highway ride, and flat yet humid marathon, this event rewards disciplined preparation. Our 36-week Full Distance Triathlon Training Plan for Intermediate Athletes is expertly designed to get you race-ready, step by step.

✅ Built for Taiwan’s Demands – The plan prepares you for the calm, clear, two-lap swim at Flowing Lake with structured pool workouts and open water simulations, improving your technique and pacing.

✅ Coastal-Ready Cycling Fitness – Long aerobic rides, tempo intervals, and strength-endurance sessions mimic the 180km bike course along Highway 11, with moderate climbs and exposure to coastal winds. Our training builds power and stamina while helping you adapt to sustained efforts in the sun.

✅ Heat & Humidity-Ready Running – The four-lap, flat marathon through Taitung City and Forest Park is all about pacing and hydration. This plan includes progressive brick runs, aerobic base training, and high-humidity simulation runs to sharpen your race-day strategy.

✅ Phase-Based Progression – Start with a 12-week endurance base (no previous mileage needed), then move into a 24-week build focused on endurance, threshold, and VO2 intervals—all aligned with the demands of the Taiwan course.

✅ Strength & Technique Included – Early-phase strength training improves durability and power, while video-guided swim drills refine form for better efficiency in the lake.

✅ Heart Rate & Power-Based Workouts – Structured bike and run sessions take out the guesswork, helping you train at the right intensity—every session, every week.

✅ Coach Support – Personalized email support gives you direct access to a triathlon coach who understands your goals and can adjust your training along the way.

🎯 You’re not just training for a race—you’re preparing to excel on one of the most scenic and challenging Full Distance Triathlon courses in Asia. Whether you’re aiming for your first finish or a personal best, this plan will get you there with confidence.

👉 Get started today and train with purpose—your Full Distance Triathlon success in Taiwan starts now.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x3
02:38:00 05:25:00
Swim x3
01:53:00 01:30:00
Run x2
02:15:00 03:30:00
Strength x2
01:36:00 01:00:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
02:38:00 05:25:00
Swim
01:53:00 01:30:00
Run
02:15:00 03:30:00
Strength
01:36:00 01:00:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter
  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

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