🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON SWITZERLAND - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON SWITZERLAND - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
Tackle the iconic Half Distance Triathlon Switzerland with confidence using this 44-week training plan built specifically for masters athletes. Whether you're new to endurance sports or looking to elevate your performance, this progressive, proven plan gives you the edge you need.
🏔 Why This Training Plan Works for Switzerland’s Course:
✅ Swim-Ready Strength: Prepare for the 1.9 km swim in the cool, clean waters of the Obersee with swim-specific strength, technique drills, and wetsuit strategies.
✅ Hill-Crushing Endurance: The two-loop, 90 km bike course includes over 1,000 meters of climbing—train with power and heart rate zones to handle every ascent with confidence.
✅ Stairway to Success: Train specifically for the run course's 112-step “Stairway to Heaven” climb and lakeside terrain with focused brick sessions and hill repeats.
📅 44 Weeks of Smart, Age-Adapted Training
✔ Phase 1: Base Training (12 Weeks)
🔹 Build weekly hours from 4 to 10.5
🔹 Focus on swim form, mobility, and aerobic efficiency
✔ Phase 2: Triathlon-Specific (32 Weeks)
🔥 Ramp up training from 8 to 12.5 hours/week
🔥 Incorporate brick workouts, VO2 max intervals, and long-course pacing
🔥 Taper and peak precisely for race week
📈 Features Tailored for Athletes 40+
🏊 168 swim sessions | 🚴 151 bike sessions | 🏃 121 run sessions | 🏋 98 strength sessions
✅ Periodized 3/1 structure: Push hard for 3 weeks, recover smart for 1
✅ Masters-specific injury prevention routines
✅ Device integration: Seamlessly sync with Garmin, Zwift, and more
✅ Guided RPE, HR, and Power zones to prevent overtraining
This isn't just training. It's a roadmap to race-day success on one of the most breathtaking and challenging courses in Europe.
🚀 Ready to conquer the Half Distance Triathlon Switzerland? Invest in your performance today and train like a champion!
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
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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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