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🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON MUSKOKA - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON MUSKOKA - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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Author

Paul M Johnson

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Length

44 Weeks

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Plan Description

The Half Distance Triathlon Muskoka challenges athletes with a 1.9 km swim in calm Peninsula Lake waters, a demanding 90 km bike course featuring rolling hills and over 1,200 meters of elevation, and a 21.1 km run combining paved roads and trails with short hills. Preparing for such varied terrain and intensity requires a structured training approach designed to build endurance, strength, and race-day readiness.

This comprehensive 44-week training plan is crafted specifically for Masters athletes aged 40 and older. It gradually develops your aerobic base, enhances your swimming technique, strengthens your muscles, and improves your cycling and running efficiency—all crucial for mastering the Muskoka course.

Key Benefits of This Training Plan for the Muskoka Race

✅ Builds a solid endurance foundation over 12 weeks, allowing your body to adapt safely and effectively.

✅ Includes targeted swim drills to improve stroke efficiency for a smooth, energy-saving swim in the lake’s calm conditions.

✅ Prepares you for the challenging bike course through workouts that develop strength and power to handle continuous climbs and rolling terrain.

✅ Incorporates runs with interval sessions for Muskoka’s varied run course.

✅ Uses a 3:1 training-to-recovery week ratio to balance workload and rest, reducing injury risk and promoting sustainable progress.

✅ Offers guidance based on heart rate, perceived effort, and power data, making training measurable and personalized.

✅ Integrates strength training exercises tailored to the needs of athletes over 40, enhancing durability and resilience.

✅ Provides brick workouts that simulate race-day transitions, helping you adjust pacing and improve overall race flow.

By following this plan, you build the physical and mental stamina necessary to complete the Half Distance Triathlon Muskoka confidently and efficiently, adapting your body specifically for its swim, bike, and run demands.

Ready to commit to your best race yet? Access this detailed training plan with personalized email coaching support to guide you throughout your preparation. Start your journey to race day success today.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim x3
01:02:00 01:15:00
Bike x3
02:45:00 03:00:00
Run x3
01:47:00 02:00:00
Strength x2
01:25:00 01:00:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim
01:02:00 01:15:00
Bike
02:45:00 03:00:00
Run
01:47:00 02:00:00
Strength
01:25:00 01:00:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


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