🏅 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON DURBAN - INTERMEDIATE PLAN W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏅 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON DURBAN - INTERMEDIATE PLAN W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
🏖️ Conquer the Half Distance Triathlon Durban with Confidence
🔥 Are you ready to take on the Half Distance Triathlon Durban? Whether you're eyeing your first race or aiming for a personal best, our 36-Week Half Distance Triathlon Intermediate Training Plan is your blueprint for race-day success. Designed for motivated triathletes like you, this plan prepares you to dominate every leg of the iconic Durban course.
🌊 Swim: Crush the 1.9 km (1.2 mile) ocean swim at uShaka Beach with confidence. Train for the conditions of the Indian Ocean with open water workouts, sighting drills, and interval sets that sharpen your skills for race day.
🚴♂️ Bike: Ride strong on the undulating 90 km (56 mile) M4 highway. Our plan includes tempo, threshold, and brick workouts that simulate the Durban terrain and transition demands.
🏃♂️ Run: Finish fast on the scenic Durban Promenade. Our progressive run sessions build your endurance and speed so you can push through the final stretch with power and pride.
✅ Why This Plan Works for the Durban Course
✔️ Built for Ocean Conditions – Includes swim drills tailored for open water and current resistance
✔️ Specificity for Hills & Heat – Bike and run workouts mimic Durban’s fast, rolling elevation and average 72°F (22°C) climate
✔️ Brick Workouts – Prepares you for seamless transitions from bike to run
✔️ Time-Efficient Structure – Ranges from 7 to 12.5 hours/week, perfect for busy athletes
✔️ Strength & Durability – Periodized strength sessions reduce injury risk and build race-day resilience
✔️ V02 Max & Threshold Training – Boosts your aerobic capacity and speed for the second half of the race
✔️ Video Guidance – Swim drills, strength training, and interval sessions all come with clear, step-by-step video support
💥 This Is Your Moment
Whether you're racing along Durban’s beautiful coast for the first time or returning to crush a PR, this plan gives you everything you need—structure, progression, and confidence. No guesswork. Just proven results.
👉 Train with purpose. Race with power. Start your Half Distance Triathlon Durban journey today and experience what it's like to truly perform at your best.
Let’s get you to that finish line—strong, prepared, and smiling.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Bike
x3
|
02:29:00 | 02:25:00 |
|
Swim
x3
|
01:19:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:46:00 | 01:40:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:34:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:29:00 | 02:25:00 | |
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01:19:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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01:46:00 | 01:40:00 | |
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01:34:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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