This world-class course around Elk Lake and Beaver Lake—featuring a stunning single-loop swim, a challenging 90 km bike through scenic coastal terrain, and a double-loop trail run—demands focused, structured preparation. Whether you're racing to PR or finish strong, this 36-week training plan is built to help Masters athletes like you peak with confidence.
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Built for Athletes Over 40 — No Base Required
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Haven’t trained in a while? You’re not alone. That’s why the first 12 weeks are designed to rebuild fitness from the ground up—no prior base needed. Then we shift into a 24-week phase that sharpens every skill you’ll need to conquer Victoria’s elevation, trail terrain, and open water swim.
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Why This Plan Sets You Up for Success in Victoria
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✔️ Heart Rate & Power-Based Workouts — Syncs seamlessly with Garmin and other smart devices.
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✔️ 3:1 Training Load to Recovery Cycle — Maximize performance while avoiding burnout.
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✔️ Masters-Focused Strength Training — Build muscle durability and reduce injury risk.
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✔️ Integrated Swim Workouts — Featuring video-supported drills to improve technique in open water.
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✔️ Race-Specific Brick Sessions — Designed to mirror Victoria’s course demands.
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Strategic Phases for the Victoria Course
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🔹 Base Phase – Aerobic foundation, core strength, and swim drills to prep for Elk Lake.
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🔹 Build Phase – Hill training for Victoria’s 3000+ feet of bike elevation and trail run stamina.
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🔹 Peak Phase – Threshold intervals, race-day simulations, and mental race prep.
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Efficient Weekly Structure
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⏱️ Starts at 7.5 hours/week, peaks at 12 hours — ideal for busy Masters athletes.
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💪 Strength: 82 sessions | 🏊 Swim: 135 sessions | 🚴 Bike: 120 sessions | 🏃 Run: 98 sessions
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Ready to Race Strong in Victoria?
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Train smarter with a plan that’s backed by science and tailored for athletes 40+. Whether you’re racing for a personal best or to finish strong, this system helps you maximize every minute.
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👉 Start your journey to crushing the Half Distance Triathlon Victoria Canada. Own your training. Own your finish line.
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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.