SENIOR 60+ MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (SIR BANI YAS - ABU DHABI 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
SENIOR 60+ MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (SIR BANI YAS - ABU DHABI 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
Racing the Half Distance Triathlon on Sir Bani Yas Island is a unique endurance challenge—turquoise open-water swimming, a fast-yet-hilly bike course, and a crowd-filled coastal run. Our 44-week Triathlon Training Plan for Senior Athletes 60+ is expertly designed to help you train with purpose and arrive fully prepared for race day.
Here’s how this plan gets you race-ready for the course:
🏊 Swim 1.9KM – Calm Gulf Waters
Early phase workouts focus on mobility, breathing control, and efficient technique. Weekly skill-based swim drills help you glide confidently through the protected, swell-free waters of the Arabian Gulf.
🚴 Bike 96KM – Fast Flats + Island Climbs
The plan’s long rides build sustained endurance, while interval sessions prepare your climbing legs for the 100m ascents around the island. Brick workouts simulate back-to-back rides and runs to sharpen your transitions and boost fatigue resistance.
🏃 Run 21.1KM – Looped Coastal Course
Frequent race-pace efforts and progressive long runs condition your body to stay strong through multiple loops, crowd energy, and fast turnover. The plan includes pacing strategies and hydration timing to match the race’s accessible aid stations.
✅ Key Benefits for Master Triathletes:
✔️ Gradual Build-Up: Starts at 4 hrs/week and peaks near 12.5 hrs/week—safe and sustainable.
✔️ Strength + Bone Health: Weekly resistance workouts maintain muscle, protect joints, and support aging athletes.
✔️ Race-Specific Prep: Brick sessions, VO2 max intervals, and pacing work dial in performance for your A-race.
✔️ Injury Prevention: Mobility and recovery are baked into the plan to reduce risk and enhance consistency.
✔️ Device-Friendly: Easily integrates with Garmin, smartwatches, and platforms like Zwift.
🎯 Stay on track with fitness tests and B/C race options to boost your confidence before Sir Bani Yas.
Whether you're returning to sport or chasing a personal best, this Half Distance Triathlon training plan gives you the structure, support, and specificity needed to thrive on race day.
👉 Ready to train smarter and race stronger? Get started today and receive personalized coach support via email—your expert guide every step of the way.
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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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02:26:00 | 03:00:00 |
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Swim
x3
|
01:20:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:42:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:29:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:26:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:20:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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01:42:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:29:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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