🔥2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON BOLTON - SENIOR TRIATHLETES - W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON BOLTON - SENIOR TRIATHLETES - W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON BOLTON TRAINING PLAN
🏁 Unlock Your Full Triathlon Potential—Built for Senior Triathletes 60+
Whether it’s your first 70.3 or you're chasing a stronger finish, this 44-week elite-level training plan is crafted specifically for senior athletes 60+—designed to boost endurance, protect joints, and elevate performance on race day.
🏊♂️ Swim at Pennington Flash with Confidence
The 1.2-mile (1.9 km) single-loop swim kicks off your race at Pennington Flash Country Park, with calm waters averaging 66°F (19°C). Our training plan builds your open-water stamina and stroke efficiency to help you glide through the crowd with ease.
🚴♂️ Climb with Strength on Bolton’s Scenic Bike Course
Take on the challenging 56-mile (90 km) bike course, including two loops through scenic villages and climbs up Victoria and Old Kiln Roads. With 840m of ascent, this course rewards strategic strength. We prepare you with low-impact cycling endurance, hill-specific drills, and power-focused rides.
🏃♂️ Run Strong to the Finish on Chorley New Road
The 13.1-mile (21.1 km) run through Bolton’s vibrant Town Centre and Queen’s Park—lined with cheering fans—demands smart pacing. Our program includes race-day simulations, brick sessions, and recovery strategies to help you finish strong with confidence.
🔥 Why This Plan Works for You
✅ Senior-Specific Design: Built for athletes 60+ with structured progression and safe workload
✅ Smart Endurance Training: Long aerobic sessions without overtraining
✅ Joint-Friendly Strength Workouts: Maintain muscle and protect bones
✅ VO2 Max & Speed: Targeted intervals to maintain top-end aerobic power
✅ Transition Drills: Boost reaction time and race-day flow
✅ Device-Compatible: Works with Garmin, smartwatches, and training platforms
✅ Proven Periodization: 2:1 cycles to balance stress and recovery
🧱 Phase 1 (12 Weeks)
Start slow—4 hours/week—focus on form, mobility, and strength.
🚀 Phase 2 (32 Weeks)
Build to 12.5 hours/week with race-specific training, brick workouts, and pacing mastery.
🎯 Bonus Features Just for You
✔ Video-led swim technique sessions
✔ RPE, power, and heart-rate guided workouts
✔ Zero spreadsheets—ready for your training device
✔ Injury-smart recovery protocols tailored for seniors
You’re not done yet—you’re just getting started.
Join a movement of senior triathletes redefining what's possible.
🏆 Start your 44-week journey today—train smart, race strong, and finish proud in Bolton!
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Bike
x3
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02:26:00 | 03:00:00 |
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Swim
x3
|
01:20:00 | 01:00:00 |
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Run
x3
|
01:42:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:29:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:26:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:20:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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01:42:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:29:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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