🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON PENNSYLVANIA - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON PENNSYLVANIA - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Conquer Happy Valley: Your Road to the Pennsylvania Half Distance Triathlon Starts Here
Train smarter for one of the most scenic and rewarding races in the country—the Half Distance Triathlon in Pennsylvania, held in beautiful Bald Eagle State Park. This 36-week training plan is built specifically for competitive Masters athletes ready to race with purpose and precision.
You’ll start with a 1.2-mile swim in the calm waters of Foster Joseph Sayers Lake (average temp 76°F/24°C), followed by a 56-mile ride through the rolling hills of Happy Valley, climbing over Hublers Ridge and Pleasant Gap, with sweeping views of central Pennsylvania farmland. The race finishes strong with a 13.1-mile run across the historic Penn State campus, passing landmarks like Old Main and the Nittany Lion Shrine, before your final push to the 50-yard line of Beaver Stadium (avg. air temp 78°F/26°C).
Why This Plan Delivers Results for Competitive Masters Athletes
✅ Heart Rate & Power-Based Zones – Compatible with Garmin and other endurance tech.
✅ Progressive Periodization (3:1 cycle) – Built to help you peak exactly on race day.
✅ Masters-Specific Strength Training – Reduce injury risk and build age-defying endurance.
✅ Technique-Driven Swim Workouts – Includes video-supported drills and open-water practice.
✅ Integrated Brick & VO2 Workouts – Enhances your ability to hold pace across all three disciplines.
Structured for Your Success
📘 Weeks 1–12: Rebuild with base aerobic fitness, functional strength, and technique.
📘 Weeks 13–24: Focus on volume, aerobic power, and refining discipline transitions.
📘 Weeks 25–36: Sharpen with threshold intervals, race-specific prep, and taper.
Built for Athletes Over 40 Who Want to Compete — Not Just Complete
⏱️ Start at just 7.5 hours per week and build to 12 hours
⚡ Balanced recovery to avoid overtraining
🧠 Designed with science, tested by age-group triathletes
Your Next Personal Best Starts Now
This isn’t just a plan—it’s a proven system to help you arrive at the start line of the Pennsylvania Half Distance Triathlon stronger, smarter, and fully prepared.
🔥 Ready to commit to your best race yet? Begin your journey to Happy Valley today with the 36-week training plan built for Masters triathletes who race to compete.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
|
01:16:00 | 01:15:00 |
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Bike
x3
|
02:31:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:43:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:32:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:16:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:31:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:43:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:32:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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- Heart Rate Monitor
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