Forty-four weeks gives a Senior 60+ athlete room to prepare for Davao without compressing endurance, strength, and recovery into the same narrow window. This Half Distance Triathlon training plan combines a 12-week foundation with 32 weeks of progressive race preparation for the 1.9 km swim, 90 km two-lap bike, and 21.1 km run in Davao, Philippines.
The bike carries approximately 473 meters of total elevation gain, so this is not simply a flat-course effort. Add tropical heat and humidity, and the race rewards athletes who can regulate intensity, fuel consistently, and preserve good movement late in the day.
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Weeks 1–12 begin around 4 hours per week and build toward roughly 10.5 hours. The emphasis is aerobic conditioning, swim technique, mobility, foundational strength, and efficient movement. It is a practical entry point whether you are new to longer-course training or returning after time away.
The following 32 weeks progress toward a peak near 12.5 hours. A 2:1 structure places two progressive weeks ahead of recovery, giving harder work time to be absorbed instead of allowing fatigue to accumulate unchecked.
Low-intensity endurance remains central, while VO2 max, threshold, pacing, brick, and neuromuscular sessions are introduced strategically. Power, heart rate, and RPE help you control effort across Davao’s rolling two-lap bike course and protect the run that follows.
Strength training supports muscle function, bone-loading stimulus, mobility, and durability. Technique-driven swim sessions include video drill progressions, while compatible workouts can sync with Garmin and other smart training devices.
B and C races are built into the plan as useful checkpoints for pacing, transitions, equipment, and fueling before your A-race.
The included Race Predictor Calculator helps estimate potential performance. The Race Pace Strategy Calculator helps organize swim, bike, and run execution, while the Triathlon Fueling Calculator helps you build a nutrition approach for Davao’s warm conditions. Personalized email coach support is included whenever questions arise.
Choose this 44-week Senior 60+ plan when you want time to build carefully, recover intelligently, and arrive in Davao with the strength, durability, and pacing discipline to race with confidence.
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