Starting your first Half Distance Triathlon does not mean rushing straight into race-specific training. This 36-week beginner triathlon training plan gives you a longer runway to build fitness first, then prepare specifically for the demands of the Half Distance Triathlon Vilamoura-Algarve. The first 12 weeks focus on fundamentals: aerobic endurance, strength, swim technique, and consistent run-jog and bike training guided by RPE and heart rate. No minimum mileage is required to begin, making ...