Racing the Half Distance Triathlon Gulf Coast in Panama City Beach, Florida, demands more than just grit—it requires a smart, strategic training plan built specifically for the unique challenges of this course. With a fast yet unpredictable swim in the Gulf of Mexico, a flat but wind-sensitive bike route through Pine Log State Forest, and one of the flattest run courses on the circuit, you need more than generic training. You need purpose-built preparation. Our 36-Week Half Distance Triathlon ...