Your first Half Distance Triathlon should feel like a challenge you understand, not a leap into the unknown. Veracruz, Mexico, offers a memorable goal: a 1.9 km ocean swim at Gaviotas Beach, 90 km of predominantly flat cycling in two loops, and a 21.1 km waterfront run. This 24-week beginner triathlon training plan shows you how to prepare for each part, with clear progress from the fitness you already have. START WITH A FOUNDATION, NOT A GUESS After four to six weeks of basic aerobic ...