The Middle Distance Triathlon Almere-Amsterdam is a fast, flat, and highly exposed race that demands precise preparation. This 24-week Triathlon Training Plan is specifically designed for athletes aged 60+, giving you the endurance, resilience, and speed to excel on this iconic course while training in a way that supports long-term health and performance.
✅ Swim Preparedness for Weerwater Lake — Broad, calm waters make sighting straightforward, but efficiency and sustained pace are key. Technique-focused swim drills and progressive endurance sets mirror race conditions, so you exit the 1.9 km swim ready for the bike.
✅ Bike Strength for Wind-Exposed Dike Sections — With the 94 km bike course being flat but highly exposed, sustained power and smart pacing are essential. Structured endurance rides, threshold intervals, and crosswind-handling skills help you maintain speed in all conditions.
✅ Run Endurance for Flat, Fast Loops — The 21.1 km run is nearly flat, blending lakeside paths with city sections. This plan builds the stamina to hold form over two long laps, with brick sessions improving your bike-to-run transitions.
✅ Senior-Specific Strength & Mobility — Integrated resistance training maintains muscle mass, bone density, and joint health—critical for sustaining performance at 60 and beyond.
✅ Smart Progression for Sustainable Gains — A 2:1 build-to-recovery structure balances intensity and rest, reducing injury risk while improving aerobic efficiency, VO₂ max, and speed.
✅ Race-Specific Conditioning — Threshold sessions, long bricks, and pacing strategies are timed to peak right before race day.
What You Get:
Structured, periodized training that builds from 7.5 to 12.5 hours/week
Heart rate & power-based workouts for precision
Video swim drills for stroke efficiency
Transition practice for smoother T1 & T2 execution
Compatibility with major smart training platforms
Personalized email coach support for feedback, adjustments, and motivation
Take on the Middle Distance Triathlon Almere-Amsterdam with a plan that’s proven, age-adapted, and race-specific. Invest in your performance and experience the difference a targeted, supportive training plan makes.
➡ Begin your 24-week journey today and race Almere-Amsterdam at your strongest.
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Every level. Every Training Plan. One simple price: just $6 a week—and the plan is yours to keep and reuse forever. Welcome to the Andiamo²™ family, where your goals, lifestyle, and personal best come first. Based in Austin, Texas, we offer in-person and remote triathlon coaching plus structured training plans that give every workout a clear purpose. Whether you’re preparing for your first race or your next breakthrough, you’ll have experienced guidance every step of the way.