🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS - MASTERS W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS - MASTERS W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
Get ready to excel in the Half Distance Triathlon Western Massachusetts. This race features a fast, point-to-point swim in the Connecticut River, a challenging 56-mile bike through New England hills, and a scenic 13.1-mile run through Forest Park. To perform your best, you need a training plan tailored to these unique course demands and your needs as a Masters athlete.
Our 44-week training plan builds your endurance, strength, and race-day confidence—ideal for athletes 40+ seeking peak performance with injury prevention.
Why Choose This Training Plan?
✅ No Prior Endurance Needed — Begin with a 12-week base phase to build strength, followed by 32 weeks of focused triathlon training.
✅ Course-Specific Prep — Train for hilly bike routes, rolling run terrain, and the fast Connecticut River swim.
✅ Injury Prevention & Strength — Masters-focused strength workouts reduce injury risk and boost muscular endurance.
✅ Balanced Recovery — Periodized 3 weeks on, 1 week recovery ensures progress without burnout.
✅ Device Integration — Sync workouts with Garmin, smartwatches, and other platforms to track heart rate, power, and effort.
Training Phases
🏊 Base Training (12 Weeks)
Gradually increase training from 4 to 10.5 hours/week
Improve swim technique, endurance, and power for the 1.2-mile swim
🚴 Triathlon-Specific Training (32 Weeks)
Increase weekly training to 12.5 hours
Master transitions with swim-bike and bike-run brick sessions
Boost speed, VO2 max, and anaerobic power for hills and rolling terrain
Additional Features
✔ Expert swim drills with video guidance
✔ Heart rate, power, and RPE-based sessions for smarter training
✔ Strength routines designed for athletes 40+
✔ Workouts accessible directly on your device — no printouts needed
This plan helps you master the Half Distance Triathlon Western Massachusetts with confidence and peak fitness.
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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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- Heart Rate Monitor
- GPS
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