🥇 2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE PENNSYLVANIA HAPPY VALLEY - SENIOR TRIATHLETE - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🥇 2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE PENNSYLVANIA HAPPY VALLEY - SENIOR TRIATHLETE - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
Dominate the Half Distance Triathlon in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania — The Ultimate Senior Triathlete 60+ Training Plan
Are you a committed senior triathlete 60+ aiming to excel at the Half Distance Triathlon in Pennsylvania’s scenic Bald Eagle State Park? This 24-week training plan is built specifically for experienced athletes like you who want to race strong, stay injury-free, and cross the finish line with power and pride.
Why This Plan Works for Happy Valley
The Pennsylvania Half Distance Triathlon is no ordinary race. With a calm 1.2-mile swim in Foster Joseph Sayers Lake (avg. water temp 76°F/24°C), a 56-mile ride through the rolling hills of Happy Valley—featuring climbs over Hublers Ridge and Pleasant Gap—and a 13.1-mile run past Penn State landmarks, this course demands precision, strength, and smart endurance.
This Training Plan Supports Your Success By:
💪 Preserving Strength & Bone Health
Targeted resistance workouts help maintain muscle mass and bone density essential for powerful climbs and strong finishes.
❤️ Boosting Aerobic Endurance
Strategic long rides and runs build a deep cardiovascular base to sustain you through each race segment.
⚡ Improving Speed & VO₂ Max
High-intensity intervals sharpen speed and stamina for the hills and fast run segments.
🔁 Enhancing Efficiency
Neuromuscular drills improve reaction time and coordination—especially helpful during transitions.
Is This Plan Right for You?
You’re ready if you can:
✔ Swim 1,500 meters comfortably
✔ Ride 30 miles with steady effort
✔ Run 5+ miles consistently
What’s Inside the Plan?
✅ 24-week periodized structure with 2:1 build-to-recovery cycle
✅ Weekly volume starts at 7.5 hours, peaking at 12.5 hours
✅ Balanced endurance, speed, and strength work for athletes 60+
✅ Functional strength training focused on injury prevention and durability
Tools for Peak Performance
📊 Power & heart rate-based workouts for precision
🎥 Swim and strength training videos tailored to your needs
📲 Workouts auto-sync to your training devices
Take the Next Step
If you’re serious about making your next Half Distance Triathlon your strongest yet—this is your roadmap. Train with confidence, compete with strength, and finish knowing you’ve given it your all.
👉 Start your journey today—train smarter, race stronger, and thrive in Happy Valley.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Run
x3
|
01:51:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Swim
x3
|
01:21:00 | 00:50:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
02:42:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Strength
x1
|
01:16:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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|
01:51:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:21:00 | 00:50:00 | |
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02:42:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:16:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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