🥇SENIOR 60+ MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS (SIR BANI YAS - ABU DHABI 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🥇SENIOR 60+ MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS (SIR BANI YAS - ABU DHABI 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
Train with Confidence for the Half Distance Triathlon at Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Senior Triathlete 60+ Training Plan | 24 Weeks to Your Best Race
The Half Distance Triathlon on Sir Bani Yas Island offers a unique and awe-inspiring challenge: calm turquoise waters, fast-but-undulating island roads, and a flat, festive coastal run. This Senior 60+ Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan is expertly designed to help you meet the course head-on—with strength, endurance, and a smart, age-conscious strategy.
✅ Build Swim Confidence for the Gulf Waters
With stroke-focused swim drills and progressive aerobic sessions, you’ll be ready to handle the calm but open water loop. The plan emphasizes low-impact endurance work and form efficiency—essential for maintaining strong technique over 1.9KM.
✅ Power Through the Rolling Island Roads
The 96KM bike course includes fast flats and climbs reaching 100m. We’ve built in sustained tempo rides and targeted climbing workouts to improve leg strength and aerobic capacity, so you’re prepared for both speed and elevation.
✅ Run Strong in the Coastal Loops
With the 21.1KM flat run looping through the energetic race village, pacing and hydration matter. This plan integrates long aerobic runs, race-specific brick sessions, and recovery-enhancing routines—perfect for race-day consistency and avoiding fatigue.
✅ Designed for Triathletes 60 and Over
This isn't just a scaled-down plan—it’s purpose-built for senior athletes:
🏋️♂️ Strength Training for Bone Health & Injury Prevention
❤️ Low-Impact Endurance to Build Aerobic Base Without Overload
🔥 Strategic VO₂ Max Intervals to Maintain Speed & Resilience
🤸 Mobility & Transition Drills for Coordination & Efficiency
💡 Smart Training, Sustainable Progress
With a 2:1 build-to-recovery structure, weekly volume peaks at just 12.5 hours—giving you enough stimulus to improve, without pushing too hard. Plus, all workouts are compatible with popular smart devices for seamless execution.
🎯 Ready to Race Strong at Sir Bani Yas?
If you can swim 1,500m, bike 30 miles, and run 5 miles comfortably—this plan is your next step toward Half Distance Triathlon success.
✨ Includes Personalized Email Coach Support - Get expert guidance when you need it most.
👉 Start your journey today and prepare with confidence for the Half Distance Triathlon at Sir Bani Yas Island.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Run
x3
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01:51:00 | 02:00:00 |
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Swim
x3
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01:21:00 | 00:50:00 |
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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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