🥇 2026 HALF DIST PUCON CHILE MASTERS TRIATHLON PLAN W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🥇 2026 HALF DIST PUCON CHILE MASTERS TRIATHLON PLAN W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
The Half Distance Triathlon in Pucón, Chile is more than a race—it's a legendary endurance test set against the dramatic backdrop of Lake Villarrica and the Andes Mountains. To conquer the 1.9km swim, 90km bike, and 21km run across this rugged and awe-inspiring terrain, you need more than just motivation—you need a smart, proven training plan tailored to your goals and physiology.
🏋️♂️ Enter the 36-Week Half Distance Training Plan for Competitive Masters 40+—a performance-driven program engineered to guide seasoned athletes through every stage of race prep, from rebuilding base fitness to peaking on race day.
🔥 Why This Plan is Your Key to Success in Pucón:
✅ Rebuild + Progress:
Haven’t trained in 90 days? No problem. Start with a 12-week base phase to rebuild aerobic endurance before transitioning into a 24-week performance phase designed for race-specific demands.
✅ Tailored for Masters 40+:
Age-smart training with functional strength workouts, injury-prevention strategies, and power/HR-based intervals means you train efficiently and recover faster—ideal for competitive athletes balancing life, work, and performance goals.
✅ Specificity for Pucón's Terrain:
Swim Workouts with open-water simulation and video drills prep you for the cool, clear waters of Lake Villarrica.
Bike Sessions emphasize hill training, tempo riding, and long endurance sets—perfect for the challenging climbs and descents of Chile’s countryside.
Run Prep includes rolling hill workouts, VO2 max intervals, and three-lap simulation to mirror Pucón’s unique course.
✅ Advanced Training Techniques:
Structured brick sessions boost your bike-to-run transition.
VO2 max intervals and anaerobic threshold workouts push your speed and stamina.
Smart periodization (3:1 work-to-recovery) ensures progress without overtraining.
📅 Training Snapshot:
Weeks 1–12: Build base fitness, refine technique, strengthen core.
Weeks 13–30: Increase race-specific volume, execute tempo & brick workouts.
Weeks 31–36: Peak with precision—focus on tapering, speed, and mental prep.
Weekly Hours: Start at 7.5 hours, peak at 12.
🚀 Your Path to a Strong Finish in Pucón
From the first stroke in Lake Villarrica to your final stride past cheering crowds, this plan prepares your body, mind, and strategy to thrive on race day. Whether your goal is to set a PR or stand on the podium, this system gives you the structure and tools to train smarter and race stronger.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
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01:16:00 | 01:15:00 |
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Bike
x3
|
02:31:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:43:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:32:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
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01:16:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:31:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:43:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:32:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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