🔥2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON ELSINORE - SENIOR TRIATHLETES W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON ELSINORE - SENIOR TRIATHLETES W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Set against the backdrop of Kronborg Castle, the Half Distance Triathlon Elsinore is one of the most scenic and historic triathlons in the world. The race begins with a 1.9 km swim in Elsinore Harbour, followed by a stunning 90 km bike ride through Northern Sealand’s coastline and countryside. The final 21.1 km run weaves through the heart of Elsinore, buzzing with energy from thousands of cheering spectators.
To perform at your best in this unforgettable event, you need a training plan built for your body, goals, and lifestyle.
🏆 Why This Plan Works for Senior Triathletes 60+
This 36-week Half Distance Triathlon plan is designed specifically for experienced athletes over 60 who want to stay strong, improve endurance, and race confidently—without risking burnout or injury.
✅ Ideal Starting Point: No base fitness? No problem. The first 12 weeks gently rebuild aerobic capacity, joint mobility, and muscular strength.
✅ Structured Progression: The remaining 24 weeks focus on performance—through VO₂ max, tempo, and brick sessions designed to simulate race conditions.
✅ Senior-Centered Design: Training volume starts at just 7.5 hours per week and peaks at 12 hours—strategically built to balance recovery and performance.
✅ Smart Strength & Stability: Resistance training helps prevent muscle loss and supports bone density.
✅ Built-In Recovery: Every third week is lighter to ensure your body adapts without overreaching.
✅ Swim, Bike, Run – Integrated: Includes video-based swim drills, power- and HR-based cycling workouts, and mobility-focused run sessions.
✅ Race-Specific Focus: Late-phase training includes long bricks, race-pace intervals, and transition sharpening—ideal for the fast, scenic Elsinore course.
📧 Email Coach Support Included: Get answers, tips, and motivation from an experienced coach throughout your training journey.
🗓️ Plan Overview
🔹 Base Phase (Weeks 1–12): Aerobic development, swim form, and functional strength
🔹 Build Phase (Weeks 13–24): Endurance expansion, open-water skills, race simulation
🔹 Peak Phase (Weeks 25–36): Race-pace prep, sharpening, and taper for Elsinore
If you’re ready to feel strong, prepared, and proud at the finish line in Denmark—this is the plan for you.
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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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