Prepare for the Half Distance Triathlon Nelson Mandela Bay in Port Elizabeth with a 24-week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan designed specifically for experienced senior triathletes age 60 and over.
The course combines a 1.9 km swim at Hobie Beach, a 90.1 km coastal bike along Marine Drive and Settlers Highway, and a 21.1 km run through Summerstrand, Humewood, and the beachfront. This plan builds the endurance, strength, pacing, and durability needed to handle each segment while supporting the recovery needs of athletes 60+.
Who Is This Plan For?
This triathlon training plan is ideal if you can comfortably complete:
✔ Swim: 1,500 meters
✔ Bike: 30 miles
✔ Run: 5 miles
How This Plan Prepares You for Nelson Mandela Bay
🏊 Open-Water Swim Preparation
Aerobic swim sessions and video-supported technique drills improve stroke efficiency, pacing, and confidence for the one-loop Hobie Beach swim.
🚴 Coastal Bike Strength and Control
Endurance rides, tempo work, threshold sessions, and power-based training prepare you for sustained effort, changing coastal conditions, and the 56-mile bike course.
🏃 Run Durability for Port Elizabeth
Brick workouts, aerobic running, threshold training, and neuromuscular sessions prepare your legs for the 13.1-mile run through Summerstrand, Humewood, and Marine Drive after cycling.
💪 Strength, Muscle and Bone Health
Integrated resistance training supports muscular strength, joint stability, movement quality, and bone health for senior triathletes.
🔄 Senior-Specific 2:1 Periodization
Two progressive training weeks are followed by a recovery week to support adaptation and help manage accumulated fatigue.
📈 Progressive Training Volume
Weekly training starts near 7.5 hours and peaks around 12.5 hours as Half Distance Triathlon fitness develops.
⚡ VO₂ Max and Threshold Training
Strategically placed high-intensity sessions help maintain aerobic capacity, speed, coordination, and race-day efficiency.
Additional Features
✔ Heart rate, power, and RPE-based workouts
✔ Video-supported swim drills and strength exercises
✔ Workouts compatible with supported training devices
✔ Personalized email coach support
✔ AI run gait video analysis to improve running mechanics and efficiency
Purchase your 24-week Senior Triathlete 60+ Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan today and prepare for Nelson Mandela Bay with structured, age-specific training built around the demands of racing in Port Elizabeth.
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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.