SENIOR 60+ HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (COEUR D'ALENE 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
SENIOR 60+ HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (COEUR D'ALENE 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
Racing the Half Distance Triathlon in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is no small feat—especially for dedicated Senior Triathletes 60+. With its crystal-clear 1.2-mile swim in Lake Coeur d’Alene, a scenic but demanding 56-mile bike with 2,644 ft of elevation gain, and a rolling 13.1-mile run through the heart of the Pacific Northwest, this course requires more than grit. It demands a smart, age-appropriate training strategy that builds endurance, preserves strength, and sharpens performance.
This 24-week Senior Triathlete 60+ Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan is designed to help you meet that challenge head-on. Whether your goal is to finish strong, hit a personal best, or climb the podium, this program balances aerobic development, joint-friendly strength work, and strategic intensity—engineered specifically for athletes over 60.
How This Plan Elevates Your Race Day Performance in Coeur d’Alene:
✅ Builds Durable Strength – Functional resistance training helps preserve lean mass and bone density
✅ Maximizes Aerobic Capacity – Long aerobic sessions enhance fat metabolism and endurance
✅ Includes VO₂ & Threshold Intervals – Maintain race-day power and improve speed on hills
✅ Sharpens Technique & Transitions – Neuromuscular drills improve form and efficiency
✅ Protects Your Recovery – Structured 2:1 build/recovery cycles minimize overtraining
📍 The rolling run and elevation-heavy bike course at Coeur d'Alene are tough—but this plan prepares you for the terrain and the effort. Expect to start at 7.5 hours per week and peak near 12.5, gradually and sustainably.
💬 Need guidance along the way? You’re not alone. This plan includes direct email coach support, so you get answers, feedback, and expert help when you need it most.
If you’re already swimming 1,500 meters, biking 30 miles, and running over 5 miles consistently—you’re ready.
🎯 Don’t leave your performance to chance. Get the strategy, support, and structure to succeed at the Half Distance Triathlon Coeur d’Alene.
👉 Train with purpose. Race with confidence. Begin your plan today.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Run
x3
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01:51:00 | 02:00:00 |
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Swim
x3
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01:21:00 | 00:50:00 |
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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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