Race confidently at the Half Distance Triathlon Les Sables d’Olonne with this 36-week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan for Senior Triathletes 60+
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🏊 Swim: Point-to-Point Canal Course
The race swim takes you from the beach into the Vendée Globe canal—a unique point-to-point route with current and navigation considerations. This plan includes:
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✅ Video-based swim drills to refine open-water technique and build comfort in unfamiliar settings
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✅ Progressive swim volume to develop aerobic endurance and confidence over the full swim distance
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✅ Skills for pacing and sighting—critical in a point-to-point format where swimming off course can cost you time and energy
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🚴 Bike: 91 km Coastal and Rural Loop
With 600 meters of elevation gain and mixed terrain through forests, marshes, and coastal winds, this course demands strength, stamina, and smart pacing. The plan supports this with:
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✅ Power- and heart rate-based workouts to train at the right intensity for each terrain
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✅ Threshold and hill sessions that replicate race effort and prepare your legs for long climbs and rolling terrain
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✅ Brick workouts to improve your bike-to-run transitions, especially after longer or hillier rides
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🏃 Run: Two Laps Along Promenade and Beach
Flat but varied, the run includes paved paths, beach sections, and loops near Lake Tanchet. To help you run strong off the bike:
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✅ Neuromuscular training and transition skills to improve coordination and rhythm off the bike
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✅ Tempo and interval sessions to prepare for sustained effort on flat terrain
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✅ Mobility and joint-strength support to reduce impact and improve movement efficiency, particularly on mixed surfaces like sand
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🧠 Confidence and Injury Prevention for Master Athletes
Designed for triathletes over 60, this plan prioritizes recovery, strength, and sustainability:
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✅ 2:1 work-to-recovery cycles to promote steady gains without overreaching
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✅ Strength training for bone health to support resilience on the bike and run
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✅ Aerobic base building to sustain long-duration efforts and maintain cardiovascular health
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This isn’t just a training plan—it’s a practical, personalized path to your next finish line. With direct email access to a coach, you’ll get expert guidance tailored to your needs every step of the way.
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