Prepare for the Half Distance Triathlon Nelson Mandela Bay in Port Elizabeth with a 24-week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan for competitive Masters triathletes age 40 and over.
The course combines a 1.9 km swim at Hobie Beach, a 90.1 km coastal bike along Marine Drive toward Settlers Highway, and a 21.1 km run through Summerstrand, Humewood, and the beachfront. This plan develops endurance, strength, speed, pacing, and for athletes seeking a strong Half Distance Triathlon performance.
Who Is This Plan For?
This triathlon training plan is ideal if you already have Sprint or Olympic triathlon experience and can comfortably complete:
✔ Swim: 1,500 meters
✔ Bike: 30 miles
✔ Run: 5 miles
How This Plan Prepares You for Nelson Mandela Bay
🏊 Hobie Beach Swim Preparation
Aerobic swimming, technique drills, and video-supported sessions improve stroke efficiency, pacing, and open-water confidence for the one-loop sea swim.
🚴 Coastal Bike Strength and Pacing
Endurance rides, tempo work, VO₂ max intervals, threshold sessions, and power-based training prepare you for sustained effort across the 56-mile coastal bike course.
🏃 Nelson Mandela Bay Run Preparation
Brick workouts, aerobic endurance, threshold training, and race-pace sessions prepare your legs for the 13.1-mile run through Summerstrand, Humewood, and Marine Drive after cycling.
💪 Masters-Specific Strength Training
Functional resistance work supports muscular strength, mobility, durability, and injury resilience throughout the training cycle.
🔄 3:1 Progressive Periodization
Three progressive training weeks are followed by one recovery week to promote adaptation while managing accumulated fatigue.
📈 Progressive Training Volume
Weekly training starts near 7.5 hours and peaks around 12.5 hours as race-specific fitness develops.
⚡ Endurance to Speed Progression
Training advances from aerobic development toward VO₂ max, anaerobic threshold, and race-specific intensity.
Additional Features
✔ Heart rate, power, and RPE-based workouts
✔ Video-supported swim drills and strength demonstrations
✔ Compatible structured workouts for supported training devices
✔ Personalized email coach support
✔ AI run gait video analysis to improve running mechanics and efficiency
Purchase your 24-week Masters 40+ 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.