🥇 2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE BOLTON SENIOR TRIATHLETES - W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🥇 2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE BOLTON SENIOR TRIATHLETES - W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
Length
24 Weeks
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
Plan Description
HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON BOLTON TRAINING PLAN
Are you a passionate senior triathlete 60+ looking to conquer the legendary Half Distance Triathlon Bolton? This is your moment. With its 1.2-mile swim at Pennington Flash, 56-mile ride through hilly villages, and 13.1-mile run past roaring spectators in Bolton Town Centre, this course demands grit, strategy, and tailored training.
This 24-week training plan is built specifically for senior triathletes who want to compete—not just complete. Backed by science and focused on performance longevity, it prepares you to thrive on race day.
Why This Plan Works for Athletes Over 60
Whether you’re chasing a new PR or aiming to outpace the competition, this plan optimizes training to meet your body’s needs:
✅ Functional Strength & Bone Health
💪 Resistance sessions fight age-related muscle loss and improve joint integrity
✅ Aerobic Endurance & Heart Health
❤️ Structured long efforts build stamina without overloading your recovery systems
✅ Speed & VO2 Max Preservation
⚡ Targeted intervals maintain power, speed, and race sharpness
✅ Neuromuscular Training for Transitions
🔁 Boost coordination and efficiency to glide through swim-bike-run changes
Is This Plan Right for You?
You’re ready if you can:
✔️ Swim 1,500m confidently
✔️ Ride 30 miles with consistency
✔️ Run 5+ miles without strain
If that’s you—let’s go to the next level.
What’s Inside the Plan
✅ Progressive Periodization – 2:1 training-to-recovery blocks to build strength without burnout
✅ Weekly Structure – Start at 7.5 hours/week and peak at 12.5
✅ Endurance to Speed – From base miles to threshold intervals, every phase has a purpose
✅ 60+ Strength Training – Injury-resistant sessions that enhance posture, power, and movement
Total Training Overview
🏊♂️ Swim: 89 sessions (34:20 hrs)
🚴 Bike: 86 sessions (90:55 hrs)
🏃 Run: 70 sessions (47:34 hrs)
💪 Strength: 39 sessions (26:10 hrs)
Tools That Set You Apart
🎥 Swim Technique Videos – Improve form with expert drills
📊 Heart Rate & Power-Based Workouts – Maximize every session
💪 Strength Videos Tailored to 60+ Athletes*
📲 Auto-Sync to Smart Devices – Your plan meets you where you train
Race day in Bolton is waiting. Let this plan give you the edge you’ve earned. Start your training today and arrive strong, confident, and ready to dominate the Half Distance Triathlon Bolton.
Watch on YouTube
Register here for the Bolton 70.3 Triathlon.
Explore similar options on TrainingPeaks.
Have questions? Need help in selecting a plan? Reach out through our contact page
Explore Our Entire Portfolio
💰 Exclusive Purchase Discounts:
🔥 AI Run Gait Video Analysis
🔥 40% Off dotfit Nutrition*
🔥 $40 Credit + Personalized Water Bottle From The Feed
🔥 30% Off ZONE3
🔥 27% Off BKOOL AR Cycling
🔥 25% Off Best Bike Split AI
🔥 20% Off Muscle And Motion
🔥 15% Off Stryd Running Pod
🔥 15% Off Nix Biosensors
🔥 Email Coach Support
Muscle and Motion App Required*
To receive these benefits, please follow the instructions on Day 1 of your training plan.**
^Training Plan Purchase Benefits May Change/End At Any Time Without Prior Notice
How it Works
Load Your Plan
Quickly view upcoming workouts in the TrainingPeaks app.
Workout and Analyze
Upload completed workouts from your favorite tracking app or device.
Track Your Progress
Get feedback, stay on top of your training and perform at your best.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
01:51:00 | 02:00:00 | |
|
|
01:21:00 | 00:50:00 | |
|
|
02:42:00 | 03:00:00 | |
|
|
01:16:00 | 01:00:00 | |
|
|
—— | —— |
Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Heart Rate Monitor
- GPS
- This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
- Access your training plan anywhere on the TrainingPeaks mobile and desktop apps.
- Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
- Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
- If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More
Refund Policy
This plan is protected by our Refund Policy and may, with the author's approval, be exchanged for a plan of equal value from the same author.
Still have questions about this plan?20% Off
Bundle your plan with TrainingPeaks Premium, and you'll unlock our progress-tracking tools, plus the freedom to move workouts to fit your schedule.
$107.99 USD for the first year, billed yearly.