🥇MASTERS 40+ MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS (SIR BANI YAS - ABU DHABI 2026) - Paul M. JOHNSON
🥇MASTERS 40+ MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS (SIR BANI YAS - ABU DHABI 2026) - Paul M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Are you a dedicated Masters athlete 40+ preparing for the breathtaking Half Distance Triathlon on Sir Bani Yas Island? This 36-week structured training plan is your roadmap to mastering the unique demands of this stunning, yet challenging course in Abu Dhabi.
🌊 Swim – Calm, Clear, Fast
The race begins with a 1.9KM swim in the calm, turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf. Our integrated swim workouts focus on technique, efficiency, and open-water preparation. You'll benefit from structured drills and video guidance—building confidence for a smooth, fast swim in protected waters.
🚴 Bike – Fast with a Challenge
The 96KM bike segment may start flat, but with climbs reaching 100m elevation, your legs need strength and endurance. Our plan includes VO₂ max intervals, long rides, and strength-focused sessions that specifically prepare you for the demands of those climbs—on a fast, traffic-free loop.
🏃 Run – Coastal, Flat, and Intense
With 21.1KM of flat loops along the coast, the energy of the cheering crowd will push you—but so will the heat. The plan incorporates brick workouts and tempo runs to simulate race-day fatigue, improve pacing, and ensure hydration strategies are tested under realistic conditions.
✅ Key Benefits of This Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan:
✔️ Built for Masters athletes 40+
✔️ Scientifically periodized (Base, Build, Peak) for progressive adaptation
✔️ Includes power- & heart rate-based sessions
✔️ Focus on durability, strength, and injury prevention
✔️ Brick workouts to prepare for swim-bike-run transitions
✔️ Personalized email coach support included! 📩
🔥 Whether you're returning from a break or chasing a new PR, this Half Distance Triathlon plan gives you the tools, structure, and support to conquer the course on Sir Bani Yas Island.
👉 Get started today and race at your absolute best—with confidence, strength, and a proven plan behind you.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
|
01:16:00 | 01:15:00 |
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Bike
x3
|
02:31:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:43:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:32:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:16:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:31:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:43:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:32:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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