Training for the Half Distance Triathlon in Buenos Aires demands a strategic approach that matches the race’s unique swim, bike, and run challenges. This comprehensive 44-week Half Distance Triathlon training plan is expertly designed for athletes aged 60 and over, ensuring you build endurance, strength, and confidence for race day.

The race features a calm, warm-water swim in Lago Regatas (1.9 km, two loops), a fast and flat 90 km bike on Buenos Aires Highway, and a scenic 21.1 km run through Palermo’s rolling streets. This plan perfectly aligns with those demands, helping you master each segment through a progressive, injury-conscious approach.

Key Benefits of This Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan
✅ Senior-Friendly Base Phase: Start with a 12-week gradual build that increases aerobic capacity and muscular endurance, ensuring a safe and steady foundation tailored for senior athletes.

✅ Endurance Without Overload: Long, low-intensity sessions focus on sustainable aerobic fitness, minimizing injury risk while enhancing your stamina for the full race distance.

✅ Strength and Bone Health: Targeted resistance workouts maintain muscle mass and bone density, crucial for staying strong through the entire Half Distance Triathlon.

✅ Speed and Aerobic Capacity: High-intensity intervals (VO2 max sessions) boost your race pace and overall performance to handle the flat, fast bike and the run.

✅ Neuromuscular Skills: Drill-based swim and transition training improve efficiency and reaction time, giving you smooth race transitions.

✅ Smart Training Tech: Compatible with Garmin, smartwatches, and popular platforms, workouts adjust using heart rate, power, or perceived effort for personalized progress.

✅ Injury Prevention & Recovery: Thoughtful programming balances hard work with recovery, reducing joint stress and overuse injuries common in older athletes.

Program Structure Highlights
Phase 1 (12 weeks): Build aerobic base, focus on technique and movement efficiency across swim, bike, and run.

Phase 2 (32 weeks): Peak training volume with brick sessions, pacing workouts, and race-specific intervals to prepare you fully for Buenos Aires.

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