🥇 2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE ENCARNACION - SENIOR W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🥇 2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE ENCARNACION - SENIOR W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
Our 24-week Senior Triathlete Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan is built specifically to meet the needs of experienced athletes like you. It’s designed to help you maintain strength, increase endurance, and build confidence while preparing your body for the specific demands of this iconic event.
Preparing for the Half Distance Triathlon in Encarnación, Paraguay demands more than just miles. With its 1.9 km swim in the calm waters of San José Beach, a 90 km bike course featuring over 3,000 ft of elevation on the scenic but rolling Costanera Road, and a 21.1 km run finishing along the vibrant city waterfront, this race rewards smart, sustainable preparation.
How This Plan Matches the Encarnación Course
Swim Readiness for San José Beach: Calm open-water swim drills and endurance-focused sessions replicate race conditions and build comfort in long, continuous efforts.
Bike Preparation for Costanera’s Rolling Terrain: Structured hill intervals, tempo rides, and recovery-focused scheduling help you adapt to the course’s elevation gain without compromising recovery.
Run Training for a Strong Finish: Brick workouts and pacing strategies ensure you're ready to run strong along the city’s waterfront, even after a challenging ride.
Key Benefits of This Half Distance Triathlon Plan
✅ Built for Triathletes 60+: Every session is age-appropriate—respecting recovery needs while promoting strength, joint health, and aerobic efficiency.
✅ Strength & Bone Health Focus: Resistance training keeps you durable for race day and beyond.
✅ Endurance Without Burnout: Low-intensity aerobic work develops your engine while minimizing injury risk.
✅ Peak Performance Support: VO₂ max intervals and speed sets preserve your edge and sharpen race-day readiness.
✅ Holistic Progression: From base building to taper, every phase is designed to elevate your racing longevity.
Is This Plan Right for You?
This Half Distance Triathlon training plan is ideal if you can currently:
Swim 1,500 meters comfortably
Bike 30 miles with steady endurance
Run 5 miles consistently
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Run
x3
|
01:51:00 | 02:00:00 |
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Swim
x3
|
01:21:00 | 00:50:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
02:42:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Strength
x1
|
01:16:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
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01:51:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:21:00 | 00:50:00 | |
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02:42:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:16:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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