You’re not here to finish — you’re here to compete. The Half Distance Triathlon North Carolina demands more than casual effort — it demands speed through the tide-assisted swim at Wrightsville Beach, relentless power across 56 flat, fast bike miles, and mental toughness to surge through a crowd-fueled 13.1-mile run along the Cape Fear River and into the historic finish near the USS North Carolina. This isn’t a plan for beginners. This is for the athlete who’s already built the base — 8 to 10 ...