🔥2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON OHIO - SENIOR TRIATHLETES W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON OHIO - SENIOR TRIATHLETES W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
The Half Distance Triathlon Ohio presents a unique challenge with its scenic yet demanding course that requires specific preparation.
This 44-week Half Distance Triathlon training plan is carefully structured to prepare senior athletes aged 60 and above for these exact demands. Beginning with a 12-week base phase, the program gradually builds your aerobic fitness and muscular endurance, laying a strong foundation for the low-elevation, sustained efforts of the bike and run courses. The focus on long, low-intensity sessions ensures sustainable endurance development while minimizing injury risk—a crucial consideration for older athletes.
🏊♂️ Swim training emphasizes technique and gradual exposure to open water conditions similar to Sandusky Bay, supporting efficient stroke mechanics and confidence in rolling start scenarios.
🚴♂️ The bike workouts simulate the flat, fast terrain of Erie and Sandusky Counties, focusing on sustained power output with minimal climbing, ensuring you can maintain strong pacing over the 56-mile loop.
🏃♂️ The run component trains you for the flat, two-loop route through downtown Sandusky, incorporating race-pace runs and heat acclimation strategies to help you perform optimally in typical 88°F temperatures.
Strength training is integrated throughout the plan to preserve muscle mass and support bone health, reducing joint stress and promoting injury prevention. Neuromuscular drills enhance coordination and transition efficiency, helping you save valuable seconds on race day. The plan also includes recovery cycles designed to balance training stress with adequate rest, vital for optimizing adaptation and reducing fatigue in senior athletes.
📱 Compatible with Garmin, smartwatches, and popular platforms, the plan uses heart rate, power, and perceived exertion metrics to tailor workouts to your current fitness, maximizing progress and safety.
This comprehensive approach not only supports your physical readiness but also builds the confidence you need to tackle the Half Distance Triathlon Ohio’s distinct course and weather conditions with assurance.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Bike
x3
|
02:26:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:42:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Swim
x3
|
01:20:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:29:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:26:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:42:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:20:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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01:29:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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