As a Masters athlete (40+), you're already familiar with the demands of triathlon. To prepare for the Half Distance Punta del Este Triathlon, this 24-week training plan is tailored to develop your endurance, strength, and race strategy while providing a structured approach to training and recovery.
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Progressive Periodization: The plan employs a 3-week build followed by a 1-week recovery cycle. This approach allows your body to adapt to increasing training loads while providing regular opportunities for recovery.
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Structured Training: Starting at 7.5 hours per week and peaking at 12.5 hours, the plan balances training load, intensity, and recovery. This structure provides a progressive training stimulus while recognizing the importance of recovery for Masters athletes.
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Endurance & Speed Development: You'll engage in workouts targeting aerobic endurance, VO2 max, and anaerobic threshold. These sessions progressively develop the cardiovascular capacity, stamina, and speed needed for Half Distance racing.
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Masters-Specific Strength Training: Functional strength exercises are incorporated to support muscular strength, durability, and movement efficiency. Strength work complements your swim, bike, and run training and becomes part of the overall approach to maintaining performance throughout the 24 weeks.
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Precision Workouts: Training sessions use Rate of Perceived Effort (RPE), heart rate, and power metrics where appropriate. These tools help you execute workouts at the intended intensity rather than relying on pace or speed alone.
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By following this plan, you'll progressively build the endurance, strength, and race-specific fitness needed for the Punta del Este Half Distance Triathlon. The structured approach balances progressive training with planned recovery to help you arrive at race day prepared for the 1.9 km swim, 90 km bike, and 21.1 km run.
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