🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON RUIDOSO - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON RUIDOSO - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
The Half Distance Ruidoso Triathlon is not your average long-course event—it’s a high-altitude, mountain-stage challenge that demands stamina, smart pacing, and resilience.
✅ This 44-week Half Distance Triathlon training plan is specifically designed for Masters athletes (40+) to meet those unique demands. Whether you're returning to racing or tackling your first Half Distance Triathlon, this plan gradually develops the endurance, strength, and race-day confidence you need—without requiring prior endurance experience.
💪 Here’s how this plan prepares you for Ruidoso’s course-specific demands:
🏊♂️ Swim Preparation for Altitude & Technique
The two-lap lake swim requires steady effort and efficient form. This plan builds swim endurance early with low-impact base training and video-guided stroke drills. You'll improve your form and aerobic capacity, key for success in Ruidoso's cool, high-altitude waters.
🚴♀️ Bike Training for Climbs & Sustained Power
With long, steady climbs and fast descents, the 56-mile ride demands power and control. This plan integrates strength sessions and bike workouts with structured intervals (including VO₂ max and tempo rides) to boost climbing ability and improve fatigue resistance over long climbs.
🏃♂️ Run Readiness for Undulating Terrain
The 13.1-mile run rolls through mountain villages and trails. Long runs, track sessions, and brick workouts condition your legs to handle elevation changes, while pacing strategies ensure a strong finish through Midtown Ruidoso.
🎯 Why Masters Athletes Succeed with This Plan:
✔️ Phased Development: 12-week base + 32-week race prep
✔️ Sustainable Training Load: Follows a 3:1 periodization model for recovery and adaptation
✔️ Injury Prevention: Masters-specific strength training keeps you resilient
✔️ Smart Metrics: Guided by RPE, heart rate, and power zones for efficient training
✔️ Race Simulation: Brick workouts replicate transition fatigue and real race pacing
📬 Coaching Support That Keeps You On Track
Every plan includes personalized email support from a certified coach—your guide through the ups, downs, and breakthroughs of training.
Train smarter. Finish stronger. Be ready for every climb and every mile at the Half Distance Ruidoso Triathlon.
👉 Start your training journey today and gain the structure, support, and confidence you need to reach the finish line.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
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01:02:00 | 01:15:00 |
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Bike
x3
|
02:45:00 | 03:00:00 |
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Run
x3
|
01:47:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:25:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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01:02:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:45:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:47:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:25:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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