SENIOR 60+ HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (TEXAS - WACO 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
SENIOR 60+ HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (TEXAS - WACO 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Being 60 or older and preparing for the Half Distance Triathlon in Waco, Texas, you know you're not just racing—you're proving what's possible. This 36-week triathlon training plan is designed specifically for senior athletes like you who want to stay strong, avoid injury, and arrive at the starting line prepared and confident.
🏊♂️ Ready for the Brazos River Swim
The Waco swim starts with excitement—a shotgun start into a 1.2-mile downriver course with cool, calm waters. Our plan helps you reestablish swimming comfort and efficiency with gentle video-based drills that build skill and confidence, whether you’re returning after a break or continuing your triathlon journey.
🚴 Build Strength for the Texas Ride
Waco’s scenic 56-mile bike course offers rolling hills and fast, flat sections. You’ll prepare with age-smart interval and threshold training, designed to build strength, stamina, and confidence in your pacing. You’ll be ready to enjoy the ride and hold your own across the course.
🏃 Finish the Run Strong Along the Brazos
The 13.1-mile run follows a beautiful riverside trail and finishes across the iconic Waco Suspension Bridge. You’ll train for this moment with brick workouts, aerobic endurance runs, and joint-friendly strength sessions, helping you move smoothly and finish proud—no matter your pace.
✅ Why This Training Plan Works for You
✔️ Designed specifically for triathletes aged 60+
✔️ Gentle progression that respects your recovery needs
✔️ Strength training for long-term bone and muscle health
✔️ Heart rate & power-based guidance for smarter, safer workouts
✔️ Swim, bike, and run workouts tailored to the Waco course
✔️ Begins around 7.5 hours/week—scaling up only when you're ready
✔️ Includes personalized email coach support to keep you on track and encouraged
You’ve already come so far. This plan meets you where you are—whether you're getting back into training or chasing a new goal. It’s structured, supportive, and built to help you succeed at the Half Distance Triathlon in Waco, Texas—on your terms, and with heart.
🎯 Purchase and train with a plan that understands you. You’re not just preparing for a race—you’re showing up for yourself. Let’s do this—together.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Bike
x3
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02:17:00 | 03:00:00 |
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Swim
x3
|
01:18:00 | 00:50:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:32:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Run
x2
|
01:34:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:17:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:18:00 | 00:50:00 | |
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01:32:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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01:34:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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