🏆SENIOR 60+ MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (SANDEFJORD - NORWAY 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏆SENIOR 60+ MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (SANDEFJORD - NORWAY 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 is meticulously crafted to prepare senior athletes aged 60+ for the unique demands of the Middle Distance Triathlon in Sandefjord, Norway. The course features a challenging 1.9km swim in the sheltered waters of Sandefjordsfjorden with a rolling start and an Australian exit, a 90km bike ride through scenic Norwegian countryside, and a flat 21.1km run through Sandefjord’s city center finishing at the Whalers’ Monument. This plan ensures you’re race-ready for every element of this demanding Middle Distance Triathlon.
Key Benefits of the Middle Distance Triathlon Training Plan:
✅ Swim Endurance & Technique: The structured swim drills and technique-focused sessions prepare you for the single-lap 1.9km swim, including the Australian exit where efficient transitions are key to saving time and energy.
✅ Bike Strength & Endurance: Training includes long, rolling rides and interval workouts that mimic the varied terrain of the 90km bike course with its curves, flats, and historical landmarks, preparing you for pacing and sustained effort on open roads with traffic considerations.
✅ Run Stamina & Speed: The plan’s four-lap 21.1km run training builds the flat course stamina you need to maintain pace and handle repeated aid station stops comfortably, finishing strong in Sandefjord’s city park.
✅ Age-Specific Conditioning: With targeted strength training, bone health support, and injury prevention, this plan addresses the unique needs of senior athletes, helping you stay healthy and resilient throughout the build-up and race.
✅ Periodized Training Cycles: The 2:1 work-to-recovery ratio ensures you adapt optimally while avoiding burnout, perfectly aligning with the Middle Distance Triathlon demands and senior athlete recovery needs.
✅ Personalized Monitoring: Compatible with Garmin, smartwatches, and other platforms, the plan uses heart rate, power, and perceived exertion metrics to tailor workouts precisely to your current fitness.
✅ Race Simulation & Progress Tracking: “B” and “C” races integrated into your training allow you to test fitness, practice transitions, and build confidence for race day in Sandefjord.
Ready to take your training to the next level? Purchase this plan now and gain exclusive access to personalized email coaching support to guide you every step of the way toward your Middle Distance Triathlon success in Sandefjord, Norway.
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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
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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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