🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON WESTERN SYDNEY - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON WESTERN SYDNEY - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
Preparing for the Half Distance Triathlon Western Sydney requires a targeted, strategic training plan that builds endurance, strength, and race-day readiness — exactly what this comprehensive 44-week triathlon training plan delivers for Masters athletes aged 40 and above.
✅ Designed for the Half Distance Triathlon: This plan specifically targets the demands of the Half Distance Triathlon Western Sydney course — from the 1.9km swim in Penrith Lake’s sheltered Olympic venue to the scenic 90km bike course around the Blue Mountains, and the challenging 21.1km three-lap run along Old Castlereagh Road.
✅ Progressive Base Building: Starting with 12 weeks of foundational training, this phase builds your aerobic endurance and swim technique in a low-risk, manageable way — critical to handling the lake’s conditions and sustaining effort through the swim segment of the Half Distance Triathlon.
✅ Triathlon-Specific Preparation: The following 32 weeks focus on race-specific elements like brick workouts that simulate swim-to-bike and bike-to-run transitions, VO₂ max and anaerobic intervals to boost speed and efficiency, and practice races (“B” and “C” events) to sharpen pacing strategies essential for the Half Distance Triathlon Western Sydney.
✅ Masters Athlete Focus: Tailored strength training routines help build muscular endurance and prevent injury, a key consideration for athletes over 40 preparing for the rigorous 90km bike loops and the demanding run course with its elevation changes and multiple laps.
✅ Smart Training Technology Integration: Whether you use Garmin, smartwatches, or other training platforms, this plan guides your sessions with Rate of Perceived Effort, heart rate zones, and power metrics, ensuring every workout is optimized for performance improvements tailored to your fitness level.
✅ Sustainable Periodization: The 3:1 build-to-recovery week ratio promotes consistent progress while minimizing burnout, helping you arrive at the Half Distance Triathlon Western Sydney fully prepared and energized.
Your journey to conquering the Half Distance Triathlon Western Sydney starts here. This training plan offers not only expert guidance but also personalized email coaching support — providing motivation, adjustments, and answers whenever you need them.
Ready to take your Half Distance Triathlon performance to the next level? Commit today to this proven, Masters-focused triathlon training plan and unlock your full potential on race day.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
|
01:02:00 | 01:15:00 |
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Bike
x3
|
02:45:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:47:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:25:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:02:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:45:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:47:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:25:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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