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MASTERS 40+ HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (VIETNAM - DA NANG 2027) - Andiamo²®

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MASTERS 40+ HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (VIETNAM - DA NANG 2027) - Andiamo²®

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Author

Paul M Johnson - Andiamo²®

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Length

44 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

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Plan Description

Are you ready to race the Half Distance Triathlon Da Nang, Vietnam—a race renowned for its tropical beauty and exhilarating course? This elite 44-week training plan is designed specifically for athletes 40+, helping you build race-ready endurance, sharpen technique, and arrive at the start line confident, strong, and injury-free.
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🏊 Swim: 1.9KM Rolling Start in Tropical Waters
Begin your race with a dynamic 1.9km rolling start swim through warm, crystal-clear waters averaging 81.7°F (28°C). This plan prepares you with 168 progressive swim sessions focusing on technique, stamina, and open water confidence.
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🚴 Bike: 90KM of Coastal and Bridge-Bound Beauty
Your training will ready you for Da Nang’s spectacular bike course, starting from Son Thuy Beach near the Hyatt Regency. You'll ride over Man Quang and Thuan Phuoc Bridges and tackle the scenic but demanding Nguyen Tat Thanh M-loop. With 151 cycling sessions (143+ hours), you’ll build the power and endurance needed to crush this leg with strength and poise.
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🏃 Run: 21.1KM Along the Breathtaking Truong Sa Beach
The final leg tests your endurance along a flat, fast, and beautiful single-loop 21.1km run. With average race-day temps around 82.6°F (28°C), you’ll appreciate this plan’s structured brick sessions and 121 targeted runs (76+ hours) that boost speed, stamina, and heat acclimatization.
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Why This Plan Works for You
✅ Start from Zero: No prior experience required—begin with a 12-week base phase.
✅ Masters-Optimized Strength & Recovery: 98 injury-preventive strength workouts and a 3:1 training/recovery ratio.
✅ Smart Integration: Seamlessly sync with Garmin, Apple Watch, and other devices.
✅ Train Smarter, Not Just Harder: Power, RPE, and heart-rate-based guidance ensure targeted, efficient sessions.
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Phases of Training
Base Phase (12 Weeks): Establish foundational fitness, technique, and strength.
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Specific Phase (32 Weeks): Ramp up endurance, intensity, and race-specific preparation with VO2 max training and brick workouts.
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Whether you’re chasing a PR or simply aiming to finish strong, this is your roadmap to Half Distance Triathlon success in Da Nang.
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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim x3
01:02:00 01:15:00
Bike x3
02:45:00 03:00:00
Run x3
01:47:00 02:00:00
Strength x2
01:25:00 01:00:00
Day Off x1
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim
01:02:00 01:15:00
Bike
02:45:00 03:00:00
Run
01:47:00 02:00:00
Strength
01:25:00 01:00:00
Day Off
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Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

All supported devices

- Paul M Johnson -

Andiamo²™

Every level. Every Training Plan. One simple price: just $6 a week—and the plan is yours to keep and reuse forever. Welcome to the Andiamo²™ family, where your goals, lifestyle, and personal best come first. Based in Austin, Texas, we offer in-person and remote triathlon coaching plus structured training plans that give every workout a clear purpose. Whether you’re preparing for your first race or your next breakthrough, you’ll have experienced guidance every step of the way.


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