Conquer Your First Half Distance Triathlon with Confidence

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Are you ready to level up your triathlon journey? The Lifestyle Beginner 44-Week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan is expertly designed for athletes who have completed Sprint and Olympic distances and are now ready to take on the challenge of a Half Distance Triathlon. This plan is perfect for those who want a structured, progressive approach to maximize endurance, build strength, and ensure race-day success.

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Why Choose This Training Plan?

This comprehensive Half Distance plan introduces beginner long-course athletes to two key aerobic energy systems:
✅ VO2 Max Training – Enhance speed, endurance, and efficiency
✅ Anaerobic Threshold Development – Train smarter to sustain high performance

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Smart, Structured & Sync-Ready Training

🔹 Precision-Based Training – Uses RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) and Heart Rate % for optimized workouts
🔹 Seamless Syncing – Compatible with Garmin and other smart devices—no guesswork, just results

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Your Training Breakdown

📆 32-Week Half Distance Training Phase

🏊 Swim, Bike & Run Progressively

• Start with 6.5 hours per week, peaking at 11 hours per week

• 4/1 Training Cycle – Four weeks of progressive overload, followed by a recovery week

• Build endurance with VO2 intervals, anaerobic threshold training, tempo sessions, open-water swims, and progressive brick sessions

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📊 Training Volume Overview:
✔ Swim: 165 sessions | 60:36:00 hrs
✔ Bike: 141 sessions | 124:07:00 hrs
✔ Run: 123 sessions | 76:50:00 hrs
✔ Strength Training: 70 sessions | 46:40:00 hrs

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📆 12-Week Maintenance Phase

• 3/1 Cycle – Three weeks of training, one week of recovery

• Strength & conditioning focus to maintain endurance and improve swim technique

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Exclusive Features for Optimal Performance

✅ Video Swim Drills – Improve technique with instructional guidance
✅ Device-Synced Swim Sessions – No need for printouts, just swim and go
✅ Structured RPE/Heart Rate-Based Run & Bike Sessions – Optimized training for peak performance
✅ Strength Training with Video Instructions – Perfect for first-time Half Distance athletes

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Train Smarter. Race Stronger. Finish with Confidence.

This plan eliminates the guesswork and provides expert-backed training to help you reach the finish line strong. Whether you’re aiming to complete your first Half Distance Triathlon or improve your endurance, this structured plan is your key to success.

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🚀 Start your Half Distance journey today!