The advantage of a 36-week build is time: enough runway to establish deeper fitness before sharpening for the specific demands of Leipzig. This Advanced Half Distance Triathlon training plan begins with a 12-week foundation phase, then transitions into 24 weeks of race-focused preparation for an experienced age-group athlete who wants more than a short build. The opening phase develops functional strength, foundational endurance, and swim technique without rushing into race-specific intensity. ...