🔥2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON MICHIGAN - SENIOR TRIATHLETES W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON MICHIGAN - 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 Michigan Triathlon is a uniquely scenic and athlete-friendly race—featuring a calm swim in Betsie Bay, a rolling bike ride along the iconic M-22, and a flat, energetic run through the picturesque towns of Frankfort and Elberta. To perform your best, especially if you’re a senior triathlete aged 60 or over, your training needs to be structured, age-aware, and tailored for both endurance and recovery.
✅ Built for the Michigan Course: From the flat waters of Betsie Bay to the rolling bike terrain and paved run trails, every phase of this plan is designed to prepare you for the specific demands of this race.
✅ Smart Periodization for Sustainable Progress: The plan follows a proven 2:1 work-to-recovery structure—perfect for athletes over 60 who value results without burnout.
✅ Heart Rate & Power-Based Workouts: Seamlessly sync with your Garmin or preferred platform for accurate training feedback and tracking.
✅ Swim Confidence with Video-Based Drills: Practice structured drills with technique-focused swim sessions ideal for open water like Betsie Bay.
✅ Strength & Bone Health Maintenance: Weekly resistance workouts help preserve muscle mass and bone density—critical for long-term performance and injury prevention.
✅ Aerobic Base + Speed Development: Build aerobic endurance first, then layer in tempo, threshold, and VO2 max intervals to boost race-day stamina and efficiency.
✅ Real-World Preparation with Brick Workouts: Train for smooth bike-to-run transitions with race simulation sessions—mirroring the demands of the Michigan Triathlon course.
✅ Neuromuscular Coordination and Mobility Work: Improve balance, reaction time, and flexibility—key for mature athletes looking to stay sharp.
This plan starts with a 12-week Base Phase for aerobic development and joint mobility. It then shifts into a 12-week Build Phase, introducing speed work and course-specific skill sessions. Finally, the 12-week Peak Phase focuses on sharpening for race day with structured intervals and simulation workouts tailored to Half Distance racing.
⏱ Flexible Weekly Commitment: Starting around 7.5 hours per week and building up to 12 hours, this plan respects your time and recovery needs.
🎯 If you’re ready to train smart, maintain your strength, and race the Half Distance Michigan Triathlon with confidence—this plan is for you.
📧 Includes direct email support from an experienced triathlon coach—guiding you every step of the way.
👉 Get started today and make this your strongest race season yet.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Bike
x3
|
02:17:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Swim
x3
|
01:18:00 | 00:50:00 |
|
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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