Challenge Shanghai rewards athletes who can turn fitness into disciplined speed. This 24-week Intermediate Middle Distance Triathlon training plan is built for athletes progressing beyond Sprint and Olympic racing who want structured preparation for Shanghai’s 1.9 km swim, 87 km bike, and 20 km run. The course favors efficient execution. You will swim two 950 m laps inside Shanghai Haiwan National Forest Park, ride four loops through park roads and coastal sections, then finish with four fast ...