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🥇 2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE TOURS FRANCE - SENIOR - W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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Author

Paul M Johnson

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Length

24 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

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Plan Description

Half Distance Triathlon Tours Métropole – Loire Valley: Train to Race Through History

Dominate the Half Distance Triathlon in the Heart of France with a Proven 24-Week Plan for Senior Triathletes 60+

Imagine racing through the enchanting Loire Valley—starting with a calm 1.9 km swim in the River Cher, gliding past fairytale châteaux on a 90 km bike ride, and finishing strong with a 21.1 km riverside run through historic Tours. To thrive in this iconic race, you need more than motivation. You need a plan built for you—a Senior triathlete ready to perform at a high level.

Train Smarter. Stay Stronger. Race Faster.

This expertly designed 24-week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan is created specifically for competitive athletes over 60 who want to race strong, reduce injury risk, and improve endurance, strength, and speed.

🧠 Built for Senior Athletes Who Want Results:

✅ Joint & Bone Health – Functional strength workouts preserve bone density and muscle mass

✅ Endurance-Focused Structure – Long aerobic sessions to build lasting energy for race day

✅ Targeted Speed & VO2 Max Work – Maintain your top-end pace and aerobic power

✅ Neuromuscular Efficiency – Transition and form drills improve movement economy

🚦Is This Plan Right for You?

You’re ready if you can:
✔ Swim 1,500m confidently
✔ Ride 30 miles with solid endurance
✔ Run 5+ miles comfortably

If that sounds like you—this plan will elevate your race.

🏁 Your Proven 24-Week System:
🎯 Structured Weekly Training – Starts at 7.5 hrs/week, peaking at 12.5

🎯 Progressive Periodization – 2:1 build-to-recovery for sustainable growth

🎯 Phase-Specific Training – From base endurance to race-specific speed

📋 Training Overview:
🏊 Swim: 89 sessions | 34+ hrs
🚴 Bike: 86 sessions | 90+ hrs
🏃 Run: 70 sessions | 47+ hrs
💪 Strength: 39 sessions | 26+ hrs

🎯 Precision Tools for Serious Triathletes:
🎥 Technique videos for swim and strength, built for the 60+ body

📊 HR and power-based workouts for targeted training

📲 Smart device compatibility for real-time execution

The Tours Métropole – Loire Valley Half Distance Triathlon isn’t just another race—it’s your chance to race through history. With this senior-focused training plan, you’ll arrive at the start line prepared, confident, and ready to conquer.

🔥 Commit to your training. Conquer your race. 🔥

Start your journey today and make this your strongest performance yet

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x3
01:51:00 02:00:00
Swim x3
01:21:00 00:50:00
Bike x3
02:42:00 03:00:00
Strength x1
01:16:00 01:00:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
01:51:00 02:00:00
Swim
01:21:00 00:50:00
Bike
02:42:00 03:00:00
Strength
01:16:00 01:00:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

All supported devices

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