This 44-week Middle Distance Triathlon training plan is designed to help athletes aged 40+ prepare for the fast, flat, and scenic course of Xiamen, China. From the 1.9km swim in warm Tong'an Bay waters to the 90km coastal bike course and the 21.1km traffic-free run, every element of this plan builds your endurance, strength, and race-day confidence. Whether you're returning to long-course racing or starting fresh, this plan guides you step by step toward your best performance.
Key Benefits of the Plan:
✅ Progressive Base Building: 12 weeks of foundational endurance and swim technique to prepare you for the Middle Distance Triathlon.
✅ Triathlon-Specific Preparation: 32 weeks of structured workouts, including brick sessions to simulate smooth swim-to-bike and bike-to-run transitions.
✅ Speed & Efficiency Gains: VO₂ max and anaerobic interval workouts target faster pacing on Xiamen’s gentle, flat bike and run courses.
✅ Strength & Injury Prevention: Masters-focused strength routines enhance muscular endurance and resilience for safe, consistent training.
✅ Smart, Device-Ready Workouts: Fully compatible with Garmin, smartwatches, and other training platforms, using heart rate, power, and RPE guidance.
✅ Race Simulation & Experience: “C” and “B” races throughout the plan provide essential checkpoints to test pacing, build confidence, and refine race strategy.
✅ Swim Technique Support: Video-guided drills to improve efficiency in Tong'an Bay’s calm waters.
✅ Structured Periodization: 3:1 build-recovery model ensures long-term progress and peak performance on race day.
This Middle Distance Triathlon Xiamen China training plan gives you the structure, insights, and support you need to maximize your potential on a fast, flat, and fully closed course. With personalized email coach support included, you have expert guidance every step of the way.
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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.