This 36-week plan starts with a 12-week base phase to establish aerobic efficiency, strength, and swim technique. From there, a focused 24-week build phase helps you peak right on race day. Here’s how the plan prepares you specifically for the Augusta Half Distance Triathlon: ✅ Fast River Swim Simulation – Develop strong open-water technique with sessions designed to prepare you for Augusta’s 1.2-mile point-to-point, current-assisted swim in the Savannah River. Practice pacing and sighting to ...