🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON VICTORIA CANADA - MASTERS W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON VICTORIA CANADA - MASTERS W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
Prepare for the Half Distance Triathlon in Victoria, Canada—held at stunning Elk Lake—using a proven 44-week training plan built specifically for athletes over 40. Whether you're new to triathlon or returning with experience, this plan is your roadmap to strength, endurance, and race-day success.
Why This Training Plan Works for You
🏞️ Course-Specific Preparation:
Swim a single-loop course at Elk Lake starting at Hamsterly Beach. Tackle a challenging 90 km bike ride with 3,000+ feet of climbing through four scenic municipalities. Finish strong on a 21.1 km two-loop trail run around Elk and Beaver Lake. Our plan conditions you to thrive in each of these unique segments.
✅ No Prior Endurance Experience Required
Start with a 12-week base phase to build foundational strength, then move into a 32-week progressive triathlon training block—designed with you in mind.
✅ Optimized for Masters Athletes
Prioritize recovery, mobility, and strength with Masters-focused training that reduces injury risk and enhances endurance and power.
✅ Seamless Device Compatibility
Train with confidence using Garmin, smartwatches, and other platforms to track heart rate, power, RPE, and pacing—right from your wrist.
✅ Evidence-Based 3:1 Periodization
Train for three weeks, recover for one—scientifically proven to boost adaptation while minimizing burnout.
🏊♂️🚴♀️🏃♂️ Your 44-Week Training Overview
🏊 168 Swim Sessions – Focus on technique, strength & endurance
🚴 151 Bike Sessions – Build climbing ability & sustained speed
🏃 121 Run Sessions – Improve trail stamina & pacing
🏋 98 Strength Sessions – Injury prevention & core power
Training Phases Built for Performance
Base Phase (12 Weeks):
✔ Start with 4 hours/week, build to 10.5
✔ Master the fundamentals of swimming, cycling, and running
✔ Develop durability for long-course racing
Triathlon-Specific Phase (32 Weeks):
✔ Increase to 12.5 hours/week
✔ Brick workouts to simulate race conditions
✔ Improve VO2 max, threshold power, and pacing precision
💡 Extra Features to Keep You on Track
✔ Video-based swim drills for technique perfection
✔ Power, HR, and RPE-based workouts for smart training
✔ Strength sessions tailored for aging athletes
✔ Integrated with your training device—no paper needed!
Train with purpose, precision, and passion—start your plan today and achieve the strongest finish of your life!
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
|
01:02:00 | 01:15:00 |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:02:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:45:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:47:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:25:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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- Heart Rate Monitor
- GPS
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