Your competitive ambitions haven't retired. Your training should be as serious about performance as you are.
Veracruz, Mexico, presents an opportunity for triathletes 60 and older: a fast coastal Half Distance Triathlon where endurance, pacing, and intelligent execution can make the difference between finishing and racing well. This 24-week Senior Triathlon Training Plan respects your experience while providing a strategy for pursuing your next personal best or competitive age-group finish.
EXPERIENCE IS YOUR ADVANTAGE. STRUCTURE MAKES IT COUNT.
The 1.9 km Gulf of Mexico swim calls for efficiency. Instructional swim drills refine technique, helping you conserve energy for the demands ahead.
Across Veracruz's flat, two-loop 90 km bike course, disciplined pacing becomes a competitive asset. Heart-rate and power-based training develops sustainable endurance, while strategically placed VO2 max and threshold intervals support the aerobic capacity needed to maintain purposeful intensity.
The final 21.1 km along the waterfront tests what remains after the bike. Neuromuscular exercises, transition-focused drills, and progressive endurance sessions prepare you to manage fatigue, maintain coordination, and execute with greater control.
THE DIFFERENCE IS IN THE RECOVERY
Rather than accumulating unnecessary training stress, this program uses a 2:1 structure: two progressive training weeks followed by one recovery week.
Training begins at approximately 7.5 hours weekly and peaks near 12.5. Integrated strength sessions provide resistance loading to support muscle function, bone health, and athletic durability. You continue developing the qualities that matter for competition without making volume the only measure of progress.
Already swimming 1,500 meters, cycling 30 miles, and running 5 miles comfortably? You have the foundation this plan requires.
BEYOND THE TRAINING CALENDAR
The Race Predictor Calculator provides performance estimates as your fitness develops. Use the Triathlon Fueling Calculator to prepare for Veracruz's potentially warm conditions and the Race Pace Strategy Calculator to plan controlled effort across all three disciplines.
Compatible smart-device workouts simplify execution, while personalized email coach support helps you make informed decisions about training intensity, recovery, and race preparation.
Your next great race does not have to be behind you. Give your competitive experience the structure, recovery, and precision it deserves.
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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.