🥇 2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE WASHINGTON - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🥇 2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE WASHINGTON - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
If you're a dedicated Masters triathlete 40+ looking to take on the Half Distance Triathlon Washington Tri-Cities, this 24-week training plan is your roadmap to success. With its scenic downstream swim, rolling bike through wine country, and flat riverfront run, this race offers an unforgettable challenge—and this plan prepares you to meet it with confidence, strength, and purpose.
Tailored specifically for experienced athletes ready to move beyond Sprint and Olympic distances, and who have maintained their fitness, this Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan is optimized to help you adapt, improve, and thrive—without burning out.
✅ Purpose-Built for Masters Athletes
Designed with your age and experience in mind, this program balances intensity and recovery to enhance performance while minimizing injury risk.
✅ Smart Periodization
Follow a 3:1 structure—three progressive build weeks followed by one recovery week—to allow your body time to adapt and grow stronger, especially important for athletes over 40.
✅ Swim Strong in the Columbia River
With average temps of 68°F, the point-to-point downstream swim is fast—but only if you're prepared. Expert video drills and focused swim workouts help you perfect form and pacing.
🚴 Conquer the Eastern Washington Bike Course
Rolling terrain and 1,800 feet of gain require strength, pacing, and power. Our workouts target endurance first, then build toward threshold and VO₂ max efforts to handle every climb and descent.
🏃 Run Smooth, Strong & Fast
On the flat, riverfront trails of the Tri-Cities, smart pacing and aerobic efficiency matter. This plan improves your stamina and run economy to help you finish strong.
✅ Integrated Strength Training
Functional strength workouts (with demo videos*) are built into your week to boost durability, mobility, and long-term performance—essential for Masters athletes.
✅ Guided by Data
Every swim, bike, and run session includes RPE, Heart Rate, and Power metrics so you can train smarter with clear intensity targets.
✅ Personalized Support
Got questions? Need adjustments? Enjoy personal email coaching support from experienced triathlon coaches who know how to guide Masters athletes to the finish line.
This is more than just a training plan—it’s a performance system designed for real results. If you're ready to train with purpose and race your best Half Distance Triathlon yet, start your journey today.
Your race. Your season. Your time to thrive. 💪
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Run
x3
|
02:02:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
02:54:00 | 03:20:00 |
|
Swim
x3
|
01:21:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Strength
x1
|
01:13:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:02:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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02:54:00 | 03:20:00 | |
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01:21:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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01:13:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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