BEGINNER HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (WESTERN AUSTRALIA - BUSSELTON 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
BEGINNER HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (WESTERN AUSTRALIA - BUSSELTON 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
Your First Half Distance Triathlon Starts Here — Let’s Make Busselton Unforgettable
Ready to take on your first Half Distance Triathlon in beautiful Western Australia? With its calm waters, flat roads, and scenic run course along the Busselton Foreshore, this race is ideal for beginners ready to take the leap into long-course triathlon—and this Six-Month Beginner-Friendly Training Plan is built to guide you every step of the way.
This isn’t just a plan—it’s your roadmap to confidence, endurance, and crossing that finish line with a smile.
🛠️ Establishing a Strong Foundation
Before diving in, it’s recommended you’ve built up a solid fitness base—ideally by having ghe fitness to complete an Olympic-distance triathlon. This sets you up to handle the gradual increase in training volume and fully enjoy the experience of racing long.
📅 A Simple, Structured Plan That Builds Week by Week
We start at just 8 hours of training per week and build to 12—allowing your body and mind to adapt without burnout. The focus is on consistency, confidence, and keeping things achievable for real life.
🏊 Swim – 1.9KM
✅ Learn efficient open-water swimming techniques with sighting and steady pacing
✅ Practice endurance sets that prepare you for Busselton’s protected, beginner-friendly foreshore swim
✅ Build comfort in cooler water conditions (~66°F / 19°C)
🚴 Bike – 90KM
✅ Gradually build up distance with long rides on flat terrain
✅ Ride at controlled paces that mimic Busselton’s fast coastal roads and forested bike course
✅ Practice brick workouts so your legs are ready to run after the bike
🏃 Run – 21.1KM
✅ Progressively increase your long runs without overtraining
✅ Focus on building aerobic strength for a steady, confident run
✅ Train for the flat, scenic out-and-back course along Geographe Bay and Busselton Jetty
🎯 Finish Strong with a Smart Taper
In the final weeks, we dial back the volume while keeping your energy high—so you arrive at the starting line feeling fresh, prepared, and ready to enjoy every moment.
🧭 Why This Plan Works for First-Timers:
✔️ Easy-to-follow schedule with gradual progression
✔️ Tailored for Busselton’s flat, beginner-friendly course
✔️ Builds the endurance and confidence needed to complete your first Half Distance Triathlon
✔️ Personalized email coach support to answer questions, keep you on track, and cheer you on
This is your moment. Your race. Your first Half Distance Triathlon.
Let’s train smart, stay consistent, and get you to that finish line in Busselton—strong, proud, and ready for more.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Bike
x3
|
02:57:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Swim
x3
|
01:27:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
02:07:00 | 01:40:00 |
|
Strength
x1
|
00:57:00 | 00:55:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:57:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:27:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:07:00 | 01:40:00 | |
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00:57:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
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