Versailles places a premium on durability, pacing, and intelligent energy use. This 36-week Senior 60+ Half Distance Triathlon training plan gives experienced athletes a longer runway to prepare for the 1.9 km swim, rolling 90 km bike through the Chevreuse Valley, and three-loop 21.1 km run through Versailles without forcing the build too quickly.
The first 12 weeks rebuild the essentials: aerobic fitness, swim technique, joint mobility, functional strength, and consistent training habits. That makes the plan well suited to athletes returning after time away as well as those moving beyond Sprint or Olympic distance.
From there, the program shifts into 24 weeks of progressive race preparation. Training begins around 7.5 hours per week and builds toward approximately 12 hours. A 2:1 work-to-recovery structure gives you two progressive weeks followed by one recovery week, helping manage fatigue while keeping the overall training load moving forward.
Versailles demands restraint on the bike. Rolling terrain and notable climbs can punish repeated surges, so heart rate and power-based sessions, aerobic endurance work, tempo training, VO2 max intervals, and threshold sessions are used to develop steadier output across the full 90 km. Brick workouts then connect that cycling effort to the run, where three 7 km loops reward controlled pacing and efficient movement under fatigue.
Swim preparation combines video-supported technique drills, endurance work, and open-water skills for the 1.9 km race swim. Neuromuscular drills add transition practice, coordination, and movement efficiency. Strength training remains part of the plan throughout, supporting muscle maintenance, bone health, mobility, and long-term durability.
Garmin and compatible smart-platform integration make structured sessions easy to follow and track.
The plan also includes the Race Predictor Calculator, Race Pace Strategy Calculator, and Triathlon Fueling Calculator to help estimate performance, organize swim-bike-run execution, and build a practical fueling approach.
Personalized email coach support is included whenever training, pacing, or race-preparation questions come up.
Choose this 36-week Versailles Half Distance Triathlon plan if you want a measured progression that balances endurance, strength, recovery, and race-specific preparation without treating more training as automatically better.
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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.