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2026 SIX MONTH FULL DISTANCE CANADA OTTAWA - SENIOR W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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2026 SIX MONTH FULL DISTANCE CANADA OTTAWA - SENIOR W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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Author

Paul M Johnson

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Length

24 Weeks

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Plan Description

The Ottawa Full Distance Triathlon is no small feat—3.8 km swim in the Ottawa River, 180 km of closed-road cycling past Embassy Row and serene eastern landscapes, and a 42.2 km run through the heart of Canada’s capital. If you're a Senior Triathlete 60+, you need a focused, science-based approach to prepare effectively.

This 24-week Full Distance Triathlon training plan is built for senior athletes 60+ seeking endurance, resilience, and safe progression. Before beginning, we recommend a 4–6 week base endurance phase to establish aerobic fitness. From Week 1, the plan incorporates structured VO2 intervals to stimulate aerobic adaptation while protecting your longevity in training.

✅ Why This Plan Works for Senior Triathletes

✅ Strength and Bone Health
Resistance training designed to prevent age-related muscle loss and support joint stability.

✅ Low-Impact Endurance Building
Emphasis on Zone 2/3 heart rate training for cardiovascular efficiency without overtraining.

✅ Preserve Speed and Efficiency
Weekly VO2 max intervals to maintain race pace and metabolic power.

✅ Neuromuscular Conditioning
Skill-based drills improve coordination, transitions, and movement economy.

✅ What You’ll Train With

Progressive Weekly Load: Starting at 8 hours/week, building to 16 hours

Swim: 88 technique and endurance sessions (34 hours total)

Bike: 88 power-focused rides (129 hours total)

Run: 70 strategic workouts (61 hours total)

Strength: 38 sessions tailored to seniors (25 hours total)

✅ Key Features

🏊‍♂️ Swim technique videos for efficiency in open water

💓 Workouts structured by heart rate, RPE, and power zones

🧱 Advanced brick sessions for strong transitions

🔁 Device-compatible training structure

🧘 Mobility and strength routines specific to older athletes

🎯 Your Path to Ottawa Starts Here
This plan prepares you to handle Ottawa’s unique course profile with confidence. From the cool waters of Britannia Park to the Parliament finish line, you’ll arrive ready, resilient, and race-day strong.

👉 Purchase today and train with built-in email coach support—real guidance from real coaches who understand senior endurance athletes.

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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
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
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim
02:23:00 01:30:00
Bike
03:13:00 05:00:00
Run
02:43:00 03:30:00
Strength
00:47:00 01:00:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter
  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

All supported devices

Paul M Johnson

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