🔥2026 44WK MASTERS NEW ZEALAND FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON W/AI GATE ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥2026 44WK MASTERS NEW ZEALAND FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON W/AI GATE ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
Training for the Full Distance Triathlon New Zealand requires a strategic, age-optimized approach—especially for athletes over 40. This 44-week training plan is expertly designed to build endurance, strength, and race-day readiness for the unique demands of racing in Taupō, using proven periodization and recovery strategies.
Why This Plan Works for Full Distance Triathlon New Zealand
🌊 Swim-Specific Prep for Lake Taupō:
With 168 swim sessions focused on technique, endurance, and open-water confidence, you’ll be well-prepared for the 3.8km swim in Lake Taupō’s fresh 19°C waters. This plan helps you handle the deep-water mass start and navigate the clockwise shoreline course efficiently.
🚴 Bike Training Tailored to Taupō's Course:
The 180km bike leg features rural roads, rolling terrain, and extended flats—ideal for building rhythm and power. With 151 bike sessions (143+ hours), this plan develops the strength and stamina needed to ride steady over two laps and handle key segments like Broadlands and Vaile Roads.
🏃 Run Strong Through Town and Lakefront:
With 121 run sessions designed for durability and pace control, you'll be ready to take on the four-lap, 42.2km run through Taupō’s town center and along Rainbow Bay. Brick workouts simulate the bike-run transition, sharpening your ability to run strong off the bike.
🧠 Masters-Specific Design for Athletes 40+:
The plan includes targeted strength training and mobility work to prevent injury and promote longevity. A 3:1 training cycle (three weeks on, one week recovery) ensures consistent progress without overtraining.
📱 Device-Compatible for Smarter Tracking:
Every workout can sync with Garmin, smartwatches, and other training platforms, helping you monitor RPE, heart rate, and power zones for personalized, data-driven progress.
44-Week Training Breakdown
✔ Swim: 168 sessions / 61 hours
✔ Bike: 151 sessions / 143 hours
✔ Run: 121 sessions / 76 hours
✔ Strength: 98 sessions / 70 hours
From the base phase to peak race conditioning, this plan prepares you for every challenge of the Full Distance Triathlon New Zealand—from the clear waters of Lake Taupō to the final stride past cheering spectators in town.
🎯 Whether you're aiming to finish strong or set a personal best, this is your complete roadmap to race-day excellence.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
|
01:56:00 | 01:30:00 |
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Bike
x2
|
02:56:00 | 05:00:00 |
|
Run
x2
|
02:16:00 | 03:30:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
—— | —— |
|
Strength
x1
|
01:12:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:56:00 | 01:30:00 | |
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02:56:00 | 05:00:00 | |
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02:16:00 | 03:30:00 | |
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01:12:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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