🏆SENIOR 60+ MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (ST POLTEN AUSTRIA - 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏆SENIOR 60+ MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (ST POLTEN AUSTRIA - 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
This 44-week Middle Distance Triathlon training plan for senior athletes 60+ is built to prepare you for the unique demands of the St. Pölten course—from the split-lake swim to the scenic alpine bike and riverside run.
Designed with a master athlete’s physiology in mind, every phase of the plan supports injury-free progress, endurance development, and the confidence you’ll need on race day.
How This Plan Prepares You for St. Pölten:
✅ Swim Ready for the Two-Lake Format
Structured swim workouts include open water simulations and technique drills—helping you adapt to the land crossing and pacing demands of Viehofner and Ratzersdorfer See.
✅ Bike-Strong for Alpine Climbs
Progressive bike sessions build climbing power and descending skills—essential for tackling the 1,000m elevation gain on closed Austrian motorways and rolling terrain.
✅ Run Durable for a Fast Finish
Flat, fast run training with brick workouts mimics the riverside loops and ensures your legs are prepared to maintain pace all the way to the red carpet.
✅ Recovery-Optimized for 60+ Athletes
A smart 2:1 work-to-recovery schedule, low-impact cross-training, and mobility work keep your joints healthy and energy consistent.
✅ VO2 Max & Speed Retention
Intervals and pacing sessions help you maintain high-end aerobic capacity for strong performances across all disciplines.
✅ Strength & Bone Health Support
Targeted resistance training protects your muscle mass and supports bone density for long-term health and resilience.
✅ Tested with B & C Races
Strategic “practice races” prepare you mentally and physically for race-day execution—especially helpful for mastering transitions and dialing in gear.
This Middle Distance Triathlon training plan is fully compatible with Garmin, heart rate monitors, and popular training apps, delivering a seamless training experience with measurable results.
🎯 You’re not just training—you're preparing to perform.
With personalized email support from an experienced triathlon coach, you’ll have expert guidance every step of the way.
Start your journey to St. Pölten now and race with confidence.
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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 |
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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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