🔥SENIOR 60+ MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (POLAND - GDANSK 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥SENIOR 60+ MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (POLAND - GDANSK 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
The Gdańsk Middle Distance Triathlon is a fast, scenic, and demanding race set against the stunning Baltic coastline. This 36-week Middle Distance Triathlon training plan for senior triathletes 60+ is tailored to help you master the course with confidence and strength—no matter your starting point.
From the 1.9 km open-water swim in the often chilly and unpredictable Baltic Sea, to the flat and fast 90 km multi-lap bike course, and finishing with four scenic 5.25 km laps through Ronald Reagan Park, this plan ensures you're fully prepared for each race segment with a thoughtful, age-appropriate progression.
✅ 12-Week Base Phase: Restores aerobic fitness, mobility, and foundational strength—ideal for triathletes returning from downtime or building from Sprint/Olympic distances.
✅ Progressive Build & Peak Phases: Includes course-specific workouts like tempo runs and long bike intervals to prepare you for the fast terrain of Gdańsk.
✅ Structured Periodization: A 2:1 work-to-recovery format minimizes overtraining risk while promoting consistent endurance and strength gains.
✅ Open-Water Swim Prep: Video-guided swim drills help you adapt to the Baltic Sea’s unique conditions—starting at Gdańsk Brzeźno Pier and finishing along the shoreline.
✅ Power and Heart Rate-Based Training: Fully compatible with Garmin and smart devices to maximize your training precision and efficiency.
✅ Age-Specific Strength Workouts: Focused on preserving bone density and muscle mass—key for long-course racing beyond 60.
✅ Brick Sessions & Race Simulation: Reinforces bike-run transitions for the multi-lap format and fast finish along the iconic Gdańsk Pier.
✅ VO2 Max & Neuromuscular Drills: Improves speed, coordination, and race-day responsiveness to help you hold form deep into the final run laps.
🎯 Whether your goal is to finish strong or improve your performance in the Middle Distance Triathlon format, this plan is built to respect your time, recovery needs, and long-term performance goals.
💬 Includes Personal Email Coach Support
Have questions or need adjustments? Your plan comes with access to a coach who understands the demands of training for a Middle Distance Triathlon at age 60+.
📅 Start your journey toward a confident finish in Gdańsk—get the training plan designed for your success.
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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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02:17:00 | 03:00:00 |
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Swim
x3
|
01:18:00 | 00:50:00 |
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Strength
x2
|
01:32:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Run
x2
|
01:34:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
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02:17:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:18:00 | 00:50:00 | |
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01:32:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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01:34:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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