Half Distance Triathlon Boulder Training Plan — For Senior Triathletes 60+

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.

Why This Plan Works for You
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.

What You’ll Get:
✅ Heart rate & power-based workouts that sync easily with Garmin and smart devices
✅ Periodized 2:1 work-to-recovery ratio to maximize progress and prevent overtraining
✅ Strength training to protect bone health and muscle mass
✅ Smart endurance workouts emphasizing low-intensity aerobic conditioning
✅ VO2 Max and speed intervals to keep your top-end fitness sharp
✅ Neuromuscular drills to improve coordination, transitions, and reaction time
✅ Integrated swim sessions with video drills—device-friendly and easy to follow
✅ Brick workouts and threshold training that mimic Boulder’s race conditions

Train Smarter for Boulder’s Challenging Course
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.

Your Training Journey
🔹 Base Phase (Weeks 1–12): Build aerobic endurance, functional strength, and swim technique
🔹 Build Phase (Weeks 13–24): Increase tempo, open-water swim skills, and brick workouts
🔹 Peak Phase (Weeks 25–36): Sharpen race-specific speed with intervals and track sessions

Time-Efficient and Senior-Focused
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.

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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