🔥2026 FULL DISTANCE NEW ZEALAND SENIOR TRIATHLETES - W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥2026 FULL DISTANCE NEW ZEALAND SENIOR TRIATHLETES - W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
Training for the Full Distance Triathlon in Taupล, New Zealand, demands a smart, age-specific approach. This 44-week plan is designed exclusively for Senior Triathletes 60+, focusing on endurance, injury prevention, and peak performance through proven periodization, recovery cycles, and strength work.
Why This Plan Works for Taupลโs Demands
๐ Swim Strong in Lake Taupล
Prepare for the 3.8km open-water swim with 166 sessions that improve technique, pacing, and deep-water starts. The plan builds confidence for navigating the cool 19ยฐC water and the clockwise shoreline course.
๐ด Bike Power for Rolling Terrain
Tackle Taupลโs 180km ride over rural roads and long flats with 152 bike sessions (185+ hours). Train specifically for key sections like Broadlands and Vaile Roads to develop rhythm, strength, and stamina over two laps.
๐ Run Smart Along the Lakefront
Master the 42.2km run through town and along Rainbow Bay with 122 structured sessions. Brick workouts improve your bike-to-run transitions, while pacing drills ensure you stay strong through all four laps.
๐ง Designed for Senior Triathletes 60+
Built around a 2:1 training cycle (two weeks load, one recovery), the plan includes strength, mobility, and recovery work tailored to support bone density, preserve muscle, and reduce injury risk.
๐ฑ Device-Compatible for Precision Training
Workouts sync with Garmin and other smart devices. Each session uses RPE, heart rate, and power zones so you can train efficiently and monitor progress.
Your Two-Phase Journey to the Finish Line
โ
Base Phase (12 Weeks):
Build aerobic capacity and foundational strength with a 2:1 structure. Start with 4 hours per week, peaking at 8 hours.
โ
Full Distance Phase (32 Weeks):
Advance endurance, race readiness, and speed with sessions scaling from 7 to 15 hours weekly.
Senior-Specific Performance Enhancers
๐๏ธ 96 strength sessions (63:50 hours) targeting muscle retention and bone health
๐ Emphasis on Zone 2 aerobic training for heart health and endurance
โก VO2 max and neuromuscular drills to maintain speed and coordination
Why Senior Triathletes 60+ Trust This Plan
โ๏ธ Open-water swim drills with video instruction
โ๏ธ Safe, progressive strength training for lifelong fitness
โ๏ธ Sustainable progression that supports long-term performance
This isnโt just a planโitโs your strategy for success, crafted for Senior Triathletes 60+ aiming to stay healthy, competitive, and proud on race day.
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๐โโ๏ธ๐ดโโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ Training Plan Purchase Benefits:^
๐ฅ AI Run Gait Video Analysis
๐ฅ 40% Off dotfit Nutrition*
๐ฅ $40 Credit + Personalized Water Bottle From The Feed
๐ฅ 30% Off ZONE3
๐ฅ 27% Off BKOOL AR Cycling
๐ฅ 25% Off Best Bike Split AI
๐ฅ 20% Off Muscle And Motion
๐ฅ 15% Off Stryd Running Pod
๐ฅ 15% Off Nix Biosensors
๐ฅ Email Coach Support
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
02:01:00 | 01:30:00 |
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Bike
x2
|
02:42:00 | 05:00:00 |
|
Run
x2
|
02:15:00 | 03:30:00 |
|
Strength
x1
|
01:05:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:01:00 | 01:30:00 | |
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02:42:00 | 05:00:00 | |
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02:15:00 | 03:30:00 | |
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01:05:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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