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🥇MASTERS 40+ MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (ALMERE AMSTERDAM - 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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🥇MASTERS 40+ MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (ALMERE AMSTERDAM - 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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Author

Paul M Johnson - Andiamo²®

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Length

44 Weeks

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Plan Description

The Middle Distance Triathlon Almere-Amsterdam demands a training plan tailored for Masters athletes aged 40+, addressing endurance, recovery, injury prevention, and race-specific challenges. This 44-week program is designed to prepare you fully for the race’s unique course: a sheltered 1.9 km swim in Weerwater lake, a fast, flat 94 km bike exposed to wind, and a largely flat 21.2 km run through urban green spaces.

✅ Designed for Masters 40+ Athletes — The plan respects your body’s changing recovery needs with a 3:1 build-to-recovery ratio, helping prevent overtraining and injuries while promoting steady improvement.

✅ Progressive Endurance Building — Starting with a 12-week base phase focused on aerobic fitness and swim technique, the plan prepares you to confidently complete the steady swim in the sheltered lake environment.

✅ Strength and Injury Prevention — Tailored strength training enhances muscular endurance and joint stability, essential for sustaining power on the flat, windy bike course and maintaining form during the repetitive flat run laps.

✅ Wind and Pacing Preparation — The bike course’s exposure to wind requires efficient power management; workouts target pacing strategies and power output that align with Masters physiology to optimize performance.

✅ Controlled Training Load — Weekly hours rise gradually from 4 to 12.5, balanced with heart rate, power, and perceived effort guidance to ensure effective training while avoiding burnout.

✅ Race Experience Integration — “B” and “C” races are included to build confidence and race readiness without risking injury or overfatigue, ideal for mature athletes prioritizing longevity.

This Middle Distance Triathlon Almere-Amsterdam training plan empowers Masters athletes to build endurance, strength, and confidence while prioritizing recovery and long-term health.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim x3
01:02:00 01:15:00
Bike x3
02:45:00 03:00:00
Run x3
01:47:00 02:00:00
Strength x2
01:25:00 01:00:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim
01:02:00 01:15:00
Bike
02:45:00 03:00:00
Run
01:47:00 02:00:00
Strength
01:25:00 01:00:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

All supported devices

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Welcome to the Andiamo²® family! We know that considering a triathlon journey is a significant decision, and we're here to support you every step of the way. We're more than just about races; it's about celebrating every moment of your active lifestyle and helping you achieve your personal best.


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