🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE DALLAS-LITTLE ELM - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE DALLAS-LITTLE ELM - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
This 36-week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan for Masters 40+ is engineered to prepare you for the unique demands of the Dallas–Little Elm course. Whether you’re returning to racing or stepping up in distance, this structured plan ensures you're ready to perform at your best come race day.
🏊♂️ Swim-Ready for Lewisville Lake
The one-loop, 1.2-mile swim in Lewisville Lake is likely wetsuit-legal, with water temps between 58°F and 71°F. This plan includes early-season swim fitness development, plus video-supported technique drills and open-water swim practice to prepare you for the race environment at Little Elm Beach.
✅ Integrated swim sessions with video support
✅ Early aerobic base + sighting and open-water skills
🚴♂️ Bike-Strong for Fast Rural Roads
With 56 miles of rural Texas roads and no chip seal in sight, the course is fast and smooth with gentle inclines. Our plan builds cycling efficiency with progressive endurance rides, tempo sessions, and power-based intervals—all Garmin-compatible.
✅ Power & HR-based bike workouts
✅ Gradual load with 3:1 recovery structure
✅ Long rides mimicking race terrain and pacing
🏃♂️ Run-Ready for the Nature Trail System
The flat, fast 13.9-mile run over hard-packed crushed gravel calls for a durable engine and strong pacing. With brick workouts, VO₂ max intervals, and trail-relevant sessions built in, you'll be race-day ready for all three loops of the spectator-friendly course.
✅ Targeted brick sessions for smooth transitions
✅ Tempo and threshold running on varied terrain
✅ Strength sessions for joint support and resilience
🔥 Why This Plan Works for Masters Athletes 40+
Built on proven endurance principles, this plan meets you where you are—and elevates you with science-based, age-aware training.
🧠 Periodized structure for safe, consistent gains
💪 Masters-specific strength training
📈 Data-driven workouts compatible with smart devices
📬 Personalized email coach support included
Whether you're racing for a PR or aiming to cross the finish line strong, this Half Distance Triathlon training plan gives you everything you need—progressively, purposefully, and precisely.
👉 Start your 36-week journey now and train with confidence for Dallas–Little Elm. Your best race is ahead.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
01:16:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
02:31:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:43:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:32:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:16:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:31:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:43:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:32:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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