🌟 2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE PENNSYLVANIA HAPPY VALLEY - INTERMEDIATE - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🌟 2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE PENNSYLVANIA HAPPY VALLEY - INTERMEDIATE - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
Get ready for the Half Distance Triathlon in Pennsylvania — a race like no other, set against the stunning backdrop of Bald Eagle State Park and the historic Penn State University. The course is scenic, challenging, and deeply rewarding.
🌊 Race Overview:
✅ 1.2-mile swim in the calm, clear waters of Foster Joseph Sayers Lake (avg. temp 76°F/24°C)
🚴♂️ 56-mile bike ride over Happy Valley’s rolling hills, climbing Hublers Ridge and Pleasant Gap, with panoramic farmland views
🏃♂️ 13.1-mile run through the iconic Penn State campus, past Old Main and the Nittany Lion Shrine, finishing on the 50-yard line of Beaver Stadium (avg. air temp 78°F/26°C)
🏋️♂️ Why This Training Plan Works for This Race
This Six-Month Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan was built with Happy Valley's unique course demands in mind — the terrain, weather, and race dynamics. Here’s how it gives you the edge:
✔️ Progressive Load, Real Results
Start with 8 hours per week, peak around 12. Every workout has a purpose — whether it’s building aerobic base, improving speed, or sharpening race-day skills.
✔️ Hills? Handled.
Our bike workouts include strength-building intervals to help you tackle the climbs over Hublers Ridge and Pleasant Gap with confidence.
✔️ Campus-Ready Run Legs
Brick sessions prepare your legs to run strong off the bike — essential for cruising through campus and finishing fast on Beaver Stadium’s turf.
✔️ Race-Specific Swim Prep
Master open-water skills with drills that mimic lake conditions and help you handle the beach start like a pro.
✔️ Time-Efficient + Effective
This plan is designed for intermediate athletes juggling life, work, and training — no fluff, just smart, science-based sessions.
🚀 Ready to Race Happy Valley?
You’ve got the drive. We’ve got the plan.
Take the guesswork out of training and set yourself up for a confident, powerful finish at the Half Distance Triathlon Pennsylvania – HAPPY VALLEY.
👉 Start your training plan today and take the first step toward your strongest finish yet.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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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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