🔥2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON RUIDOSO - SENIOR TRIATHLETES W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON RUIDOSO - SENIOR TRIATHLETES W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
The Half Distance Triathlon 36-Week Training Plan for Senior Triathletes 60+ is specifically designed to prepare you for the unique demands of the Half Distance Ruidoso Triathlon—a challenging course set in the scenic high-altitude environment of Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Here’s how this plan gets you ready for race day:
🏊 Swim Preparation for Altitude and Open Water
The swim takes place at elevation in the chilly, clear waters of Grindstone Lake. Early base-phase workouts build aerobic capacity and swim technique, while later sessions include video-based open-water drills to simulate the conditions of a two-lap lake swim. Breath control, sighting, and efficiency are core elements of this training.
🚴 Climb-Ready Cycling Fitness
The bike leg features significant climbs and steady elevation changes along smooth, open roads toward Hondo. This plan includes targeted intervals, sustained tempo rides, and threshold efforts to develop the strength and stamina needed for long, steady climbs and confident descents at altitude.
🏃 Durable Run Strength for Varied Terrain
The run through mountain villages and neighborhoods challenges your pacing and muscle endurance. Structured brick workouts and aerobic run sessions prepare you for the terrain changes and mental focus needed to finish strong in Midtown Ruidoso.
💪 Strength and Mobility Built In
Designed specifically for athletes 60+, this plan incorporates age-appropriate resistance training to preserve muscle mass, support joint health, and reduce injury risk. Mobility routines and recovery-focused scheduling help you absorb the training without overreaching.
🔁 Course-Specific Periodization
The final Peak Phase is tailored to the demands of the Half Distance Ruidoso Triathlon, sharpening your endurance with longer bike-run simulations and intervals that mirror the race's topography and altitude.
📈 You’ll Benefit From:
✔️ Smart progression and recovery balance (2:1 periodization)
✔️ Device-ready heart rate and power-based workouts
✔️ Brick sessions to improve transitions
✔️ VO2 max and neuromuscular sessions for race-day efficiency
✔️ Personalized email coach support for real-time guidance
⏱️ Train efficiently. Build with purpose. Race with confidence.
Whether you’re aiming to complete your first Half Distance Triathlon or return stronger than ever, this plan provides a clear roadmap tailored to your age, goals, and the race-day demands of Ruidoso.
👉 Start your journey today and train with a plan that’s built for your success—with email coach support every step of the way.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Bike
x3
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02:17:00 | 03:00:00 |
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Swim
x3
|
01:18:00 | 00:50:00 |
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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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