🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON ITALY EMILIA ROMAGNA - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON ITALY EMILIA ROMAGNA - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
You’re not just chasing a finish line—you’re pursuing excellence. For Masters athletes over 40, success at the Half Distance Triathlon in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna means more than just showing up. It means showing up prepared: physically strong, mentally sharp, and strategically trained.
🌊 From the calm Adriatic swim in Cervia…
🚴♂️ To the fast, scenic bike through Romagna’s countryside…
🏃♂️ To the flat, fast run past Cervia’s historic salt warehouses…
This iconic race demands more than generic training. It demands a program designed for you—the experienced athlete who expects precision, progress, and performance.
✅ Why Masters Athletes Choose This 36-Week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan:
✔️ Engineered for Athletes 40+
This isn’t a recycled “one-plan-fits-all.” It’s designed for how your body trains, recovers, and adapts after 40—backed by sports science, and focused on results.
✔️ Phased to Build, Not Burn Out
12-Week Base Phase: Rebuild aerobic fitness and functional strength safely—even if you're returning from time off.
24-Week Build & Peak Phase: Focused workouts that sharpen race-day speed, power, and execution.
✔️ Smart Structure for Lifelong Performance
🧠 3:1 Training-to-Recovery Ratio: Keeps you progressing while avoiding injury and overtraining.
💪 Masters-Specific Strength Training: Maintain lean muscle, protect joints, and extend endurance.
📊 Heart Rate & Power-Based Guidance: Fully Garmin-compatible for precision and feedback.
✔️ Race-Specific Prep for Cervia
Open water swim skills with drill-based workouts.
Tempo-focused bike rides that simulate the flat, fast course.
Threshold-based run sessions designed for consistent pacing across three laps.
✔️ Efficient, Flexible, and Results-Driven
Starts at just 7.5 hours per week and peaks around 12—built for driven athletes who balance training with real life.
🎯 More Than a Plan—Your Personalized Advantage
This plan includes direct email access to a certified coach who understands the unique physiology, mindset, and goals of Masters triathletes. You’ll never train in the dark or question your next step.
💥 The Half Distance Triathlon in Italy Emilia-Romagna is waiting. Are you ready to rise to the challenge?
Take control of your training with a proven plan that respects your experience—and pushes you to your best performance yet.
👉 Begin today—let’s prepare to race with strength, strategy, and confidence.
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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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