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.
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Why This Training Plan Works for You
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🏞️ Course-Specific Preparation:
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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.
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✅ No Prior Endurance Experience Required
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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.
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✅ Optimized for Masters Athletes
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Prioritize recovery, mobility, and strength with Masters-focused training that reduces injury risk and enhances endurance and power.
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✅ Seamless Device Compatibility
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Train with confidence using Garmin, smartwatches, and other platforms to track heart rate, power, RPE, and pacing—right from your wrist.
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✅ Evidence-Based 3:1 Periodization
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Train for three weeks, recover for one—scientifically proven to boost adaptation while minimizing burnout.
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🏊♂️🚴♀️🏃♂️ Your 44-Week Training Overview
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🏊 168 Swim Sessions – Focus on technique, strength & endurance
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🚴 151 Bike Sessions – Build climbing ability & sustained speed
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🏃 121 Run Sessions – Improve trail stamina & pacing
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🏋 98 Strength Sessions – Injury prevention & core power
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Training Phases Built for Performance
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Base Phase (12 Weeks):
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✔ Start with 4 hours/week, build to 10.5
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✔ Master the fundamentals of swimming, cycling, and running
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✔ Develop durability for long-course racing
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Triathlon-Specific Phase (32 Weeks):
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✔ Increase to 12.5 hours/week
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✔ Brick workouts to simulate race conditions
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✔ Improve VO2 max, threshold power, and pacing precision
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💡 Extra Features to Keep You on Track
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✔ Video-based swim drills for technique perfection
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✔ Power, HR, and RPE-based workouts for smart training
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✔ Strength sessions tailored for aging athletes
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✔ Integrated with your training device—no paper needed!
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Train with purpose, precision, and passion—start your plan today and achieve the strongest finish of your life!
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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.