🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON CARTAGENA - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON CARTAGENA - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
Prepare to master the Half Distance Triathlon Cartagena Colombia with a training plan thoughtfully designed for Masters athletes aged 40 and above. This 44-week program is tailored to your unique needs, helping you build endurance, strength, and race-day confidence for Cartagena’s dynamic swim, bike, and run courses.
🌊 Swim Course Preparation
The 1.9 km swim takes place in calm, protected Caribbean waters (around 80°F/28°C), requiring efficient technique and steady pacing. The plan’s 12-week base phase builds your swim endurance gradually while refining your stroke through expert-led video drills—ideal for maintaining power and preventing fatigue in warm water.
🚴♂️ Bike Course Readiness
The fast, mostly flat 90 km bike course runs from the Cartagena Convention Center along scenic coastal roads, demanding sustained power and smart pacing. Our triathlon-specific phase focuses on brick workouts, VO₂ max and anaerobic intervals, and pacing strategies to simulate race conditions and optimize your cycling efficiency without unnecessary strain.
🏃♂️ Run Course Conditioning
The challenging 21 km run loops through Cartagena’s Old City, featuring vibrant streets and sea views. This plan incorporates progressive endurance building, speed work, and race-specific pacing to help you sustain strong performance amid heat and enthusiastic crowds at the iconic Torre del Reloj finish.
🎯 Low-Stress Races, High-Impact Learning
For Masters triathletes, strategically placed “B” and “C” races within the plan provide critical opportunities to rehearse fueling, transitions, and pacing under real race conditions—without overtaxing your body or compromising your season. This approach sharpens your race-day tactics and builds confidence for your “A” race in Cartagena.
✅ Key Benefits of This Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan for Masters Athletes:
✔️ Designed specifically for athletes 40+ with no prerequisite endurance needed
✔️ Progressive, injury-conscious structure including strength training for durability
✔️ Smart, data-driven workouts with RPE, heart rate, and power guidance
✔️ Structured periodization (3 weeks build, 1 week recovery) for sustainable gains
✔️ Personalized email coach support to keep you motivated and accountable
This plan is your comprehensive guide to conquering the Half Distance Triathlon Cartagena Colombia—helping you train smarter, reduce injury risk, and arrive race-ready.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
01:02:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
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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