🥇MASTERS 40+ MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (QUEBEC - CANADA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🥇MASTERS 40+ MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (QUEBEC - CANADA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
Length
24 Weeks
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
Plan Description
This six-month Middle Distance Triathlon training plan is designed specifically for Masters athletes over 40 who are serious about racing the iconic Quebec Canada course. With a scenic 1.9 km swim in the calm, yacht-lined waters of Bassin Louise, a challenging 90 km bike featuring a rolling four-lap route along the St. Lawrence River with 328 meters of elevation, and a fast, flat 21.1 km run through historic Old Québec, this plan meets the unique demands you face as an experienced, mature athlete.
Here’s how this plan prepares you to perform at your best in the Middle Distance Triathlon Quebec Canada race:
✅ Built for Longevity and Strength: Functional strength training tailored to Masters athletes helps protect your joints and muscles from age-related wear and tear while improving power for the bike climbs and sustained race pace.
✅ Smart Progression for Sustainable Gains: The 3:1 build-and-recovery cycle respects your need for recovery, balancing intense training blocks with essential rest to reduce injury risk and maintain motivation over 24 weeks.
✅ Endurance and Speed Designed Around Course Demands: From mastering the steady aerobic swim in Bassin Louise to powering through the rolling terrain on the bike and holding a strong, efficient pace on the flat run, this plan targets the exact energy systems you need.
✅ Technique Focus to Maximize Efficiency: Video-led swim drills improve your stroke economy, critical for conserving energy in the 1.9 km swim and setting you up for a strong bike and run.
✅ Data-Driven Workouts Tailored to Your Body: Training sessions use heart rate, power, and perceived effort to ensure every workout is optimized for your current fitness, helping you push the right intensity without overtraining.
✅ Designed for Experienced Masters Triathletes: If you’re comfortable swimming 1,500 meters, biking 30 miles, and running 5 miles, this plan takes your fitness to the next level to confidently tackle the full Middle Distance Triathlon challenge.
With personalized email coaching support included, you’ll have expert guidance every step of the way to adapt the plan to your needs and stay accountable.
Step into race day ready, strong, and confident. Invest in the Middle Distance Triathlon Quebec Canada training plan for Masters athletes today and transform your training into race-winning performance.
CHECK OUT OTHER MASTERS 40+ RACE-READY OPTIONS →
Have questions? Need help in selecting a plan? Let's Chat!
NAVIGATE OUR ENTIRE TRAINING PLAN CATALOG
*muscle and motion app required
How it Works
Quickly view upcoming workouts in the TrainingPeaks app.
Upload completed workouts from your favorite tracking app or device.
Get feedback, stay on top of your training and perform at your best.
Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Run
x3
|
02:02:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Swim
x3
|
01:21:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
02:54:00 | 03:20:00 |
|
Strength
x1
|
01:13:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
—— | —— |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
02:02:00 | 02:00:00 | |
|
|
01:21:00 | 01:15:00 | |
|
|
02:54:00 | 03:20:00 | |
|
|
01:13:00 | 01:00:00 | |
|
|
—— | —— |
Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Heart Rate Monitor
- GPS
- This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
- Access your training plan anywhere on the TrainingPeaks mobile and desktop apps.
- Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
- Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
- If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More
Refund Policy
This plan is protected by our Refund Policy and may, with the author's approval, be exchanged for a plan of equal value from the same author.
Still have questions about this plan?Bundle Premium—
Save 20%
Premium unlocks smarter training with advanced analytics, TrainingPeaks Virtual, and Structured Strength to give you deeper insights and data-backed results.
$107.99 USD for the first year, billed yearly.
Bundle Premium—
Save 25%
Premium unlocks smarter training with advanced analytics, TrainingPeaks Virtual, and Structured Strength to give you deeper insights and data-backed results.
$101.24 USD for the first year, billed yearly.
Bundle Premium—
Save 20%
Premium unlocks smarter training with advanced analytics, TrainingPeaks Virtual, and Structured Strength to give you deeper insights and data-backed results.
$107.99 USD for the first year, billed yearly.