🥇MASTERS 40+ MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (ESPRIT - MONTREAL 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🥇MASTERS 40+ MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (ESPRIT - MONTREAL 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
The Middle Distance Triathlon Montréal offers a race-day experience unlike any other—fast, flat, and packed with history. This 36-week training plan is purpose-built for competitive Masters athletes over 40 who want to arrive at the Olympic Basin start line fit, fast, and fully prepared for the unique demands of this course.
From the calm, PB-friendly 1.9 km swim in the iconic Olympic rowing venue, to the precision pacing needed for 21 laps on the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve F1 track, and the rhythm-driven 4½-lap half-marathon run on Olympic grounds, every session in this plan mirrors the challenges and opportunities of race day.
✅ Course-Specific Endurance Development – Long aerobic swims replicate the steady pacing needed for the calm waters of the Olympic Basin.
✅ High-Cadence Power Workouts – Interval-based bike sessions build sustained speed for Montréal’s lightning-fast, spectator-packed circuit.
✅ Run Pace Control & Stamina – Progressive tempo runs and brick workouts prepare you to hold form over the flat, multi-loop run course.
✅ Masters Athlete Focus – Strength training and recovery cycles tailored for athletes over 40 to maximize performance and minimize injury risk.
✅ Integrated Heart Rate & Power Training – Fully compatible with Garmin and other platforms for data-driven progress.
✅ Race-Week Execution Strategies – Practice transition efficiency for Montréal’s streamlined single-T1 setup.
With periodized phases—Base, Build, and Peak—you’ll progress from foundational fitness to race-pace sharpness. Swim technique drills, VO₂ max bike intervals, and targeted brick sessions ensure you’re ready to handle the unique mental and physical demands of a Middle Distance Triathlon while building resilience for future Full Distance Triathlon goals.
Your plan also includes personalized email coach support, so you have expert guidance every step of the way.
Start your Montréal Middle Distance Triathlon journey today and be ready to race at your absolute best
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
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01:16:00 | 01:15:00 |
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Bike
x3
|
02:31:00 | 03:00:00 |
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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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