INTERMEDIATE HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (CAIRNS - AUSTRALIA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
INTERMEDIATE HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (CAIRNS - AUSTRALIA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
🏖️ Master the Half Distance Triathlon Cairns with Confidence
Are you ready to race the stunning Half Distance Triathlon Cairns? With a 1.9km swim at Palm Cove, a breathtaking 90km bike ride along the Captain Cook Highway, and a 21.1km run on the vibrant Cairns Esplanade, this event demands preparation, strategy, and strength. Our Six-Month Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan is designed to elevate your performance and help you thrive on race day.
🌟 Why This Plan Works for Cairns
✔️ Course-Specific Conditioning: Train for the warm ocean waters of Palm Cove (73°F/23°C), the rolling hills of the bike leg with scenic climbs like Rex Lookout, and the humid, fast flats of the Cairns Esplanade run (79°F/26°C).
✔️ Structured Weekly Progression: Start with 8 hours of training in Week 1 and build steadily to 12 hours per week—balancing endurance, intensity, and recovery for sustainable growth.
✔️ Tempo + Threshold Training: Learn to hold race pace through focused tempo workouts and improve efficiency during anaerobic threshold sessions—ideal for the demands of Cairns' fast course.
✔️ Race-Ready Brick Workouts: Prepare for transitions and race fatigue with integrated bike-run bricks that simulate real race conditions on the Half Distance Triathlon Cairns terrain.
✔️ Open-Water + VO₂ Max Intervals: Become confident in the ocean swim and explosive on the bike with specific VO₂ interval sessions designed to boost your power and speed.
✔️ Strategic Taper + Peak Phase: Enter race week fresh and focused with a professionally designed taper that primes your body to perform when it matters most.
🎯 Designed for Athletes Like You
Whether you're racing your first Half Distance Triathlon or aiming for a personal best in Cairns, this plan builds the endurance, strength, and mental focus you need to succeed. Each week is crafted to develop not just fitness—but race execution skills, confidence, and durability.
🚀 Take the leap—unlock your potential, conquer the course, and cross the finish line stronger than ever.
👉 Start your Half Distance Triathlon Cairns training plan today and make this race your breakthrough moment.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Bike
x3
|
02:51:00 | 02:15:00 |
|
Swim
x3
|
01:22:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
02:08:00 | 01:40:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:16:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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|
02:51:00 | 02:15:00 | |
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01:22:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:08:00 | 01:40:00 | |
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01:16:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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