This 36-week training plan is designed specifically for experienced senior triathletes 60+ who want to maintain strength, boost endurance, and race confidently without risking burnout.
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Why This Plan Works for You
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Whether you're returning from time off or starting fresh, this plan starts with a 12-week base phase to rebuild your cardiovascular fitness, joint mobility, and muscular endurance. After that, you’ll advance through 24 weeks of targeted training focused on speed, stamina, and race-day readiness.
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What You’ll Get:
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✅ Heart rate & power-based workouts that sync easily with Garmin and smart devices
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✅ Periodized 2:1 work-to-recovery ratio to maximize progress and prevent overtraining
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✅ Strength training to protect bone health and muscle mass
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✅ Smart endurance workouts emphasizing low-intensity aerobic conditioning
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✅ VO2 Max and speed intervals to keep your top-end fitness sharp
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✅ Neuromuscular drills to improve coordination, transitions, and reaction time
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✅ Integrated swim sessions with video drills—device-friendly and easy to follow
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✅ Brick workouts and threshold training that mimic Boulder’s race conditions
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Train Smarter for Boulder’s Challenging Course
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The Boulder Half Distance Triathlon features a 1.2-mile swim in cool 62°F water at Boulder Reservoir, a fast 56-mile two-loop bike course on freshly paved roads with rolling hills, and a speedy 13.1-mile two-loop run with downhill rollers on packed dirt trails. Our training plan prepares you for every element, helping you build the strength, speed, and confidence to tackle this exciting race.
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Your Training Journey
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🔹 Base Phase (Weeks 1–12): Build aerobic endurance, functional strength, and swim technique
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🔹 Build Phase (Weeks 13–24): Increase tempo, open-water swim skills, and brick workouts
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🔹 Peak Phase (Weeks 25–36): Sharpen race-specific speed with intervals and track sessions
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Time-Efficient and Senior-Focused
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Start with just 7.5 hours a week and gradually build to 12 hours weekly. This plan respects your schedule while delivering measurable fitness gains.
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Take control of your training and experience the difference a plan built for seniors makes. Get started today to stay strong, fast, and injury-free through race day and beyond.
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Every level. Every Training Plan. One simple price: just $6 a week—and the plan is yours to keep and reuse forever. Welcome to the Andiamo²™ family, where your goals, lifestyle, and personal best come first. Based in Austin, Texas, we offer in-person and remote triathlon coaching plus structured training plans that give every workout a clear purpose. Whether you’re preparing for your first race or your next breakthrough, you’ll have experienced guidance every step of the way.