🥇 MASTERS HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (COZUMEL - MEXICO 2026) - Paul M. JOHNSON
🥇 MASTERS HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (COZUMEL - MEXICO 2026) - Paul M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
Preparing for the Half Distance Triathlon Cozumel Mexico demands a comprehensive Half Distance Triathlon training plan expertly crafted for Masters athletes aged 40 and above, ensuring you develop the endurance, strength, and race-day readiness necessary to perform at your best.
✅ Build a Solid Base for Endurance and Strength
The plan begins with a 12-week base training phase, gradually increasing weekly training from 4 to 10.5 hours. This foundation phase focuses on developing your aerobic endurance and swim technique in the crystal-clear, warm 1.9 km swim waters of Cozumel. It’s perfect whether you’re returning to training or starting fresh—no prior endurance background required.
✅ Race-Specific Preparation for the Bike and Run
Over the next 32 weeks, you’ll transition into triathlon-specific workouts, training 8 to 12.5 hours weekly. The plan simulates the flat, fast 90 km bike course around Cozumel’s island and the two flat 21 km run laps through iconic landmarks. Key features include brick workouts to master smooth transitions, VO₂ max and anaerobic intervals to boost speed and power, and event-specific sessions to sharpen pacing and strategy.
✅ Personalized, Masters-Focused Strength and Injury Prevention
Strength training tailored for athletes over 40 helps build muscular endurance and resilience, reducing injury risk over the long training cycle. The 3:1 periodization model—three weeks building followed by one recovery week—ensures sustainable progress and long-term fitness gains.
✅ Integrated Technology and Smart Metrics
Compatible with Garmin and other popular devices, workouts come with detailed guidance on Rate of Perceived Effort, heart rate zones, and power data, enabling efficient, measurable training progression.
✅ Expert Swim Technique Support
Video-guided swim drills improve your stroke mechanics, helping you glide efficiently through Cozumel’s warm, inviting waters.
This Half Distance Triathlon training plan is designed to prepare you physically and mentally to tackle the Cozumel course with confidence and strength. Whether you want to set a personal best or simply finish strong, this plan adapts to your level and keeps you motivated.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
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01:02:00 | 01:15:00 |
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Bike
x3
|
02:45:00 | 03:00:00 |
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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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