The Half Distance San Salvador Triathlon delivers an unforgettable race experience—starting with a 1.9 km swim in the calm, volcanic-cliff–lined waters of Lake Ilopango, followed by a 90 km rolling bike course along the Pan-American Highway with sweeping highland views, and finishing with a hilly 21 km run through the vibrant streets and historic heart of San Salvador. This 36-week Half Distance Triathlon training plan prepares you for every element of this course, ensuring you arrive on race day fit, confident, and ready.
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Built for senior triathletes aged 60+, the program blends endurance development, strength maintenance, and course-specific preparation—while prioritizing recovery and injury prevention. Whether you're stepping up from Olympic distance or returning after a training break, the plan starts with a 12-week base phase to restore aerobic capacity, joint mobility, and muscular endurance, then moves into targeted build and peak phases that simulate race conditions.
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✅ Device-Compatible Workouts – Heart rate & power-based sessions synced to Garmin & smart platforms
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✅ Structured Periodization (2:1 Work-to-Recovery) – Maximizes performance while minimizing fatigue
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✅ Strength Training – Supports bone density & muscle mass for long-term athletic health
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✅ Aerobic Endurance Focus – Long, low-intensity sessions to power through San Salvador’s climbs
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✅ Targeted VO2 Max & Speed Work – Build race-day efficiency and handling on hilly terrain
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✅ Neuromuscular & Transition Drills – Faster reactions from swim to bike, and bike to run
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✅ Video-Based Swim Drills – Sharpen open-water technique for Lake Ilopango
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✅ Brick & Threshold Workouts – Mimic back-to-back race segments for seamless pacing
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By race week, you’ll have trained on bike workouts that mirror the rolling Pan-American Highway, run sessions that replicate San Salvador’s hills, and open-water swim sets that prepare you for the lake’s unique conditions.
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Your plan includes personalized email coach support, ensuring you have expert guidance every step of the way. Invest in your success—start training today and make your Half Distance Triathlon in San Salvador an achievement you’ll always remember.
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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.