This 36-week Middle Distance Triathlon training plan is expertly designed for senior triathletes aged 60+, and perfectly aligned with the demands of the Cesenatico race course. Whether you’re returning after time off or steadily building toward your next challenge, this plan will help you build the endurance, strength, and race-readiness required for this beautiful and technically demanding course.
🏊 Swim Ready for the Adriatic
The opening 1.9 km swim at Cesenatico Beach demands open-water confidence. This plan includes video-guided swim drills and open-water skills during the build phase, ensuring you’re calm, efficient, and ready to tackle the single-lap swim with ease.
🚴 Conquer the Romagna Hills
With over 40 km of elevation changes and 900 meters of climbing on the bike course, the structured training prepares your legs for sustained climbs and quick descents.
✅ Power-based hill intervals
✅ Long rides with progressive elevation
✅ Brick sessions to simulate the ride-run transition
🏃 Run Strong Along the Waterfront
The 21 km flat, multi-lap run along Cesenatico’s scenic seafront requires mental focus and sustained speed.
✅ Threshold and tempo run sessions for pace control
✅ Run technique and neuromuscular drills for form and efficiency
✅ Simulation workouts to prepare for multi-lap pacing strategy
🔍 Why Senior Triathletes 60+ Trust This Plan
✅ Built for aging athletes—preserves joint health, bone density, and muscle mass
✅ 2:1 periodization structure balances progress with recovery
✅ Starts at just 7.5 hours/week and peaks at 12 hours/week—designed for sustainability
✅ Compatible with Garmin, TrainingPeaks, and other digital platforms
✅ Personalized email coach support included
Whether you're looking to finish strong or race your best Middle Distance Triathlon yet, this training plan provides the smart structure and course-specific prep you need—tailored specifically to the Cesenatico race and to the needs of athletes over 60.
👉 Start your journey to race-day confidence today—with the only Middle Distance Triathlon training plan built for senior triathletes, backed by expert coaching support.
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Every level. Every Training Plan. One simple price: just $6 a week—and the plan is yours to keep and reuse forever. Welcome to the Andiamo²™ family, where your goals, lifestyle, and personal best come first. Based in Austin, Texas, we offer in-person and remote triathlon coaching plus structured training plans that give every workout a clear purpose. Whether you’re preparing for your first race or your next breakthrough, you’ll have experienced guidance every step of the way.