2026 FULL DISTANCE AUSTRALIA PORT MACQUARIE - SENIORS - W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
2026 FULL DISTANCE AUSTRALIA PORT MACQUARIE - SENIORS - W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
Are you a Senior Triathlete 60+ ready to conquer the legendary Full Distance Triathlon in Port Macquarie? This 24-week training plan is expertly crafted for experienced older athletes who are serious about performance, safety, and long-term health.
Why Port Macquarie Demands Your Best
Home to Australia’s first long-course triathlon, Port Macquarie offers a course that is as beautiful as it is brutal. From a technical swim in the Hastings River—with a weir crossing and bridge pass—to steep, scenic climbs on the bike and a mentally tough four-loop marathon, this race challenges every discipline and every athlete.
Tailored Training for Senior Triathletes 60+
This isn’t a generic plan. It’s a purpose-driven roadmap designed to optimize endurance, strength, and recovery specifically for athletes over 60—helping you train smart and finish strong.
Why This Plan Works for 60+ Athletes:
✅ Heart Rate & Power-Based Workouts
Stay in control with data-driven training based on heart rate, power zones, and RPE.
✅ Age-Specific Strength & Mobility
38 sessions focused on bone density, balance, and muscle preservation.
✅ Smart Weekly Build
Starts at 8 hours/week and peaks at 16, using a proven 2:1 build/recovery cycle.
✅ Race-Specific Workouts
Includes bricks, tempo efforts, and open water swim prep tailored for Port Macquarie.
✅ Seamless Device Sync
Your training plan syncs directly to Garmin and other devices for precision and ease.
Plan Breakdown:
🏊 Swim: 88 sessions (~34 hrs) to improve technique and endurance
🚴 Bike: 88 workouts (~129 hrs) targeting power and efficiency
🏃 Run: 70 sessions (~61 hrs) designed for pacing and joint-friendly resilience
🏋️ Strength: 38 workouts (~25 hrs) enhancing stability, core strength, and longevity
Built-In Performance Boosters:
🚴 VO2 Max Intervals: Preserve speed and aerobic capacity with brief, targeted efforts
🏃 Zone 2/3 Endurance: Build deep aerobic fitness without overtraining
🧠 Neuromuscular Drills: Sharpen coordination, transitions, and reaction time
This is your time. Your distance. Your legacy.
With a training plan designed for Senior Triathletes 60+, you’ll have every tool to race with strength, confidence, and purpose on one of Australia’s most iconic courses.
Train smart. Race proud. Finish strong.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
02:23:00 | 01:30:00 |
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Bike
x3
|
03:13:00 | 05:00:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
02:43:00 | 03:30:00 |
|
Strength
x1
|
00:47:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:23:00 | 01:30:00 | |
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03:13:00 | 05:00:00 | |
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02:43:00 | 03:30:00 | |
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00:47:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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- Power Meter
- Heart Rate Monitor
- GPS
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