🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON SUNSHINE COAST - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON SUNSHINE COAST - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Whether you're chasing a new personal best or stepping back into competition, this 36-week training plan is engineered to help you perform at your absolute best—without burning out or wasting time.
Every session in this plan is designed with the unique physiology, recovery needs, and performance potential of Masters athletes 40+ in mind. From the rolling start at Mooloolaba Beach to the fast Sunshine Motorway bike and the scenic but demanding boardwalk run, this plan will get you race-ready—physically and mentally.
✅ What Makes This Plan Ideal for Masters Triathletes
✔️ Designed Specifically for Age 40+ Athletes
Prioritizes smart recovery, joint preservation, and muscle retention—so you stay strong, injury-free, and motivated through all 36 weeks.
Masters-focused strength training enhances durability and protects against age-related performance decline.
✔️ Phased Training that Builds to Peak Performance
Base Phase (12 weeks): Rebuild endurance, mobility, and aerobic strength—even if you’re coming off a break.
Build & Peak Phases (24 weeks): Progress through power-based cycling, open-water swim prep, and run workouts that simulate the climbs and flats of the Sunshine Coast course.
✔️ Real Race-Specific Preparation
Swim workouts mimic ocean conditions with video-based drills to help you thrive in the rolling start and chop at Mooloolaba.
Bike sessions target sustained power output for the fast Sunshine Motorway and local loops.
Run training incorporates hill strength and pacing strategies so you conquer Alexandra Headland and finish strong at Beach Terrace.
✔️ Efficient, Sustainable Structure
Starts at ~7.5 hours/week and builds to ~12 hours/week—perfect for busy professionals balancing training with life.
Proven 3:1 load-to-recovery ratio promotes steady improvement without burnout.
💬 Includes Personalized Email Coaching Support
You won’t be left guessing. Your plan comes with direct email access to an experienced coach who understands what it takes to train and compete as a Masters athlete. Get feedback, make adjustments, and stay accountable—every step of the way.
⛱️ If you’re over 40 and serious about racing your best Half Distance Triathlon on the Sunshine Coast, this is your plan.
🏁 Make this your strongest season yet—train smarter, recover better, and show up fully prepared.
👉 Start your plan today and take control of your training. You’re not just racing—you're mastering the course.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
---|---|---|
Swim
x3
|
01:16:00 | 01:15:00 |
Bike
x3
|
02:31:00 | 03:00:00 |
Run
x3
|
01:43:00 | 02:00:00 |
Strength
x2
|
01:32:00 | 01:00:00 |
Day Off
x1
|
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Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
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|
01:16:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:31:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:43:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:32:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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—— | —— |
Training Load By Week
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