If you are 60 or older and preparing for the Half Distance Triathlon Valencia, this 24-week triathlon training plan is built to help you race the course with control, not just accumulate training hours.
Valencia starts with a 1.9 km Mediterranean swim at Malvarrosa Beach before moving into a 90 km bike course that heads toward the Sierra Calderona, followed by a 21.1 km run through the city and Turia Gardens. That combination rewards efficient swimming, disciplined bike pacing, and the ability to run well after sustained effort.
Your preparation reflects those demands. Swim sessions use technique work and video-supported drills to improve stroke efficiency and help you conserve energy early. On the bike, progressive endurance work, heart-rate and power-based sessions, plus carefully placed VO₂ max and threshold training help you handle the mix of faster sections and climbing without overcommitting before the run.
The run training is designed to help you stay composed when the race becomes uncomfortable. Progressive mileage, transition work, and neuromuscular drills improve movement economy and your ability to settle into pace after 90 km on the bike.
Because this plan is written for Senior Triathletes 60+, recovery is part of the performance strategy. The 2:1 build-to-recovery structure gives you regular opportunities to absorb the work, while integrated strength training supports muscle retention, bone health, mobility, and durability. Weekly training begins around 7.5 hours and builds gradually to approximately 12.5 hours.
The plan is best suited to athletes who can already swim 1,500 meters comfortably, bike 30 miles steadily, and run 5 miles consistently.
You also receive three race-readiness calculators as part of the plan. The Race Predictor Calculator helps estimate likely performance, the Race Pace Strategy Calculator helps you organize swim, bike, and run execution, and the Triathlon Fueling Calculator helps you build a practical fueling approach before race day.
For the Half Distance Triathlon Valencia, the goal is simple: arrive with the endurance to cover the distance, the strength to handle the bike course, and enough restraint left to run well through the final kilometers.
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