GO LONG OR GO HOME Moving from Olympic to Half Distance

DESPITE THE FACT that it’s well over twice the distance, preparing for a half-distance triathlon actually requires similar training to an Olympic distance race program. If your present Olympic distance training plan is effective, you won’t have to make drastic changes. A lot of the training for Olympic distance triathlon works for the half distance. The key areas to focus on are proper pacing, consistent nutrition and comfort on the bike. Here are some ideas to help adapt your present Olympic distance training program for a half: