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🥇 44-WK MASTERS 40+ HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON PLAN W/EMAIL COACH SUPPORT - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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🥇 44-WK MASTERS 40+ HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON PLAN W/EMAIL COACH SUPPORT - PAUL M. JOHNSON

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Author

Paul M Johnson - Andiamo²®

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Length

44 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Plan Description

Unlock Your Full Triathlon Potential: Elite-Level Training Plan for Athletes 40+


This meticulously structured 44-week plan ensures steady, progressive gains in endurance, strength, race-day confidence, and preparation for your "B" and "C" events, with no prior endurance experience necessary.

Why Choose This Plan?
✅ No Prerequisite Training Required: Begin with a 12-week base phase to establish foundational strength, followed by 32 weeks of sport-specific triathlon training.

✅ Device-Compatibility for Seamless Tracking: Effortlessly sync your training data with Garmin devices, smartwatches, and other platforms to monitor RPE, power, and heart rate zones.

✅ Injury Prevention & Strength Training: Tailored routines to safeguard against injuries while enhancing muscular power and endurance, optimized for Masters athletes.

✅ Periodized 3/1 & 4/1 Training Cycles: A proven structure that balances intense training with essential recovery for peak performance.

44-Week Training Breakdown
🏊 Swim: 168 sessions | 61:26 hours
🚴 Bike: 151 sessions | 143:12 hours
🏃 Run: 121 sessions | 76:24 hours
🏋 Strength Training: 98 sessions | 70:00 hours

Training Phases
Phase 1: Base Training (12 Weeks)
🔹 Build Gradually: Start with 4 hours per week and progress to 10.5 hours.
🔹 Focus on Technique: Enhance swimming form, endurance, and power for solid foundations.

Phase 2: Triathlon-Specific Training (32 Weeks)
🔥 Increase Intensity & Endurance: Ramp up from 8 to 12.5 hours weekly.
🔥 Master Transitions with Brick Sessions: Improve your pacing and race-day readiness with combined swim-bike and bike-run training.
🔥 Maximize Speed & Efficiency: Develop VO2 max and anaerobic power for faster race times.

Additional Features for Elite Performance
✔ Instructional Swim Drills: Expert video guidance to perfect your swim technique.
✔ RPE, Heart Rate, & Power-Based Sessions: Smarter training for better results without overtraining.
✔ Masters-Specific Strength Training: Prevent injuries and improve long-term performance.
✔ Seamless Device Integration: Detailed swim, bike, and run sessions directly on your device—no printouts needed!

This is the ultimate training plan to optimize your potential, refine your skills, and perform at your best on race day.

🚀 Start your journey today and set your sights on that next podium finish!


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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim x3
01:20:00 01:15:00
Bike x3
02:45:00 03:00:00
Run x3
01:51:00 02:00:00
Strength x2
01:25:00 01:00:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim
01:20:00 01:15:00
Bike
02:45:00 03:00:00
Run
01:51:00 02:00:00
Strength
01:25:00 01:00:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

All supported devices

- Paul M Johnson -

Andiamo²®

Welcome to the Andiamo²® family! We know that considering a triathlon journey is a significant decision, and we're here to support you every step of the way. We're more than just about races; it's about celebrating every moment of your active lifestyle and helping you achieve your personal best.


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  • Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
  • Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
  • Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
  • Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
  • If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More

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