🔥 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON AUGUSTA - BEGINNER W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON AUGUSTA - BEGINNER W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Train Smart for the Augusta, Georgia Half Distance Triathlon – Your 36-Week Roadmap to Success 🏁
The Augusta, Georgia Half Distance Triathlon is unlike any other:
🌊 A fast 1.2-mile downstream swim in the Savannah River
🚴 A challenging 56-mile bike course with nearly 2,000 ft of rolling elevation
🏃♂️ A 13.1-mile shaded run through the scenic North Augusta Greeneway and downtown Augusta
To perform at your peak, you need a training plan specifically built for real-world conditions—and that’s exactly what our 36-week Beginner Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan delivers.
✅ Here’s how it prepares you for race day in Augusta:
🏊 Swim-Specific Drills & Technique Focus
✔ Foundational swim workouts with drill videos help you optimize body position and stroke efficiency
✔ Weekly sessions simulate race conditions, so you're prepared for the river's current
✔ Builds comfort in open-water pacing, ensuring a smooth start to your race
🚴 Rolling Terrain Conditioning
✔ Ride workouts tailored to mimic Augusta’s undulating backcountry profile
✔ Long rides build aerobic endurance while structured intervals develop climbing strength
✔ Brick sessions (bike-to-run) train your body to adapt to hilly terrain transitions
🏃 Endurance-Driven Running
✔ Long runs progress gradually, preparing you for the 13.1-mile shaded Greeneway stretch
✔ Incorporates short hill repeats and tempo sessions to prep for Augusta’s rolling inclines
✔ Run training is focused on consistent pacing and late-race strength
💪 Beginner-Friendly Strength & Injury Prevention
✔ Video-guided strength training* builds core stability and reduces injury risk
✔ No prior experience required—just start with a commitment and consistency
✔ Sessions use RPE/Heart Rate so you can train by feel or metrics
📈 Progressive Load, Expert Structure
✔ Starts at just 7 hours/week and builds gradually to 12 hours at peak
✔ Balanced across all three disciplines with recovery weeks built-in
✔ Email-based coach support for questions, motivation, and personalized tweaks ✉️
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
01:20:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
02:27:00 | 02:30:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:46:00 | 01:40:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:08:00 | 00:55:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
01:20:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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|
02:27:00 | 02:30:00 | |
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|
01:46:00 | 01:40:00 | |
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01:08:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
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