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Masters (40+) Half Triathlon Training Plan (18 Weeks), Email Support + Reusable

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Masters (40+) Half Triathlon Training Plan (18 Weeks), Email Support + Reusable

Author

David Glover, MS, CSCS - More than 5,000 athletes have used my plans on TrainingPeaks

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Length

18 Weeks

Plan Description

Our Plan. Your Courage & Commitment. Success!

When you cross the finish line of a half-distance triathlon, you've accomplished something very special.

Designed for the MASTERS (40+ years old) triathlete who has completed multiple Half races, the primary goal of this training plan is to prepare you to EXCEL in YOUR race.

Crafted by USA Triathlon-certified coach and former pro triathlete David Glover, MSE, MS, CSCS, this plan encapsulates his passion for the sport, his experience from dozens of Half and Full IRONMAN distance finishes (5 overall wins, 8:51 PR at IRONMAN distance) and his success coaching hundreds of triathletes.

Starting 18 weeks before your goal race, this plan progresses through three base periods and one build period (13.5 hrs max per week) prior to peaking and tapering. Each week typically contains 3x swims, 3x bikes and 3x runs plus 1 BRICK run. You will build up to: 3,000 yards (or meters) swimming, 3.5 hrs biking and 2 hrs running. Your long ride is Saturday, long run is Sunday and off day is Monday. Although not necessary, we recommend using a heart rate monitor in conjunction with perceived effort; you may use a power meter for the bike workouts as well.

Prior to using this plan, you should be able to complete the following workouts:
• Swim: 500 meters or yards continuously
• Bike: 90 minutes
• Run: 60 minutes

Purchase of this plan includes our comprehensive 40+ page Triathlon Training Guide plus email access to David Glover at any time for questions that you may have about this plan.

What do our clients say? Please see their testimonials.

Questions? Please visit us on the web at enduranceworks.com or email David directly at: david@enduranceworks.com.

Training for another race distance? We also have training plans for Full, Sprint & Olympic Triathlons plus Running Races (from 5k to marathon), too.

Please note:
• Are you 55+ and/or need more recovery? Check out our Senior (55+) training plans.
• This training plan starts any Monday and can be set to end on race day.
• This training plan starts any Monday and should be set to end on Sunday of race weekend.
• You can reuse this training plan for future races.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x4
03:08:00 02:00:00
Bike x3
04:20:00 03:30:00
Swim x3
02:37:00 01:00:00
Strength x2
—— ——
Day Off x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
03:08:00 02:00:00
Bike
04:20:00 03:30:00
Swim
02:37:00 01:00:00
Strength
—— ——
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

David Glover MS PhDc CSCS Pn1 PnSSR

ENDURANCEWORKS

Triathlon training plans for all triathlon distances from Sprint to Full-distance for novice, experienced and masters triathletes. All training plans include training guide, email access to coach and resources including demonstration videos and in-depth webinars.

Specialties: IRONMAN® and 70.3® Triathlon, Planning a Racing Season, Mental Skills Training, and Exercise Physiology.


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