🔥2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON DES MOINES - SENIOR TRIATHLETES W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON DES MOINES - SENIOR TRIATHLETES W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Half Distance Triathlon Des Moines Iowa Training Plan
36-Week Training Plan for Senior Triathletes 60+
Train Smarter. Stay Strong. Race Confident.
If you're a Senior Triathlete 60+ training for the Half Distance Triathlon Des Moines Iowa, this 36-week plan is built to help you succeed. Designed for experienced athletes, it focuses on strength, endurance, and speed—without overtraining.
Built for the Des Moines Race Course
This triathlon combines urban energy with rural charm. You’ll face a 1.2-mile point-to-point swim in the Connecticut River—ranked the 4th fastest half distance triathlon swim in North America. The 56-mile bike course rolls through smooth, hilly terrain west of the city. The 13.1-mile run offers a scenic, rolling route through Forest Park, ending with a strong finish stretch.
This plan is designed to prepare you for every leg of the course:
✅ Heart Rate & Power-Based Workouts – Syncs with Garmin and smart devices
✅ 2:1 Work-to-Recovery Format – Promotes steady progress, reduces injury risk
✅ Strength & Bone Health – Resistance work to support aging muscles and bones
✅ Smart Endurance Training – Low-intensity aerobic sessions for lasting stamina
✅ VO2 Max & Speed Work – High-intensity efforts to sharpen top-end fitness
✅ Neuromuscular Drills – Improve coordination and transition speed
✅ Integrated Swim Sessions – Video-supported workouts, device-ready
✅ Brick Workouts & Threshold Training – Mimic race demands for race-day confidence
Structured in Three Strategic Phases
🔹 Base Phase (Weeks 1–12): Aerobic development, joint mobility, swim mechanics
🔹 Build Phase (Weeks 13–24): Tempo sessions, bricks, open-water swim focus
🔹 Peak Phase (Weeks 25–36): Threshold intervals, race simulations, sharpening
Efficient Weekly Structure
Begin with just 7.5 hours per week, gradually building to 12. The plan respects your recovery needs while keeping performance front and center.
Train with Purpose. Race with Confidence.
This plan helps Senior Triathletes 60+ stay strong, fast, and race-ready for the Half Distance Triathlon Des Moines Iowa. Get expert-level structure without fluff—just the right tools to reach your goals.
Secure your training plan today and start your journey toward your strongest finish yet.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Bike
x3
|
02:17:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Swim
x3
|
01:18:00 | 00:50:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:32:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Run
x2
|
01:34:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:17:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:18:00 | 00:50:00 | |
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01:32:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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01:34:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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