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🔥MASTERS 40+ FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (SWITZERLAND - THUN - 2027) - Andiamo²®

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🔥MASTERS 40+ FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (SWITZERLAND - THUN - 2027) - Andiamo²®

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Author

Paul M Johnson - Andiamo²®

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Length

36 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Plan Description

Crafted to optimize endurance, speed, and injury prevention for Master athletes 40 and older, this Full Distance Triathlon training plan harnesses proven periodization, data-driven workouts, and personalized coaching support to help you perform at your peak.


Why This Training Plan Is Perfect for Masters Athletes 40+:


✅ Age-Specific Endurance Development: Builds aerobic capacity while respecting recovery needs common in athletes 40+, preventing overtraining and burnout.


✅ Precision Training With Advanced Metrics: Uses max heart rate (MHR), functional threshold power (FTP), and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) tailored to mature athletes, integrating with Garmin and analytics platforms for optimal training balance.


✅ Evidence-Based Periodization for Longevity: The 3:1 overload-to-recovery model protects your body while steadily increasing race readiness for the Full Distance Triathlon Switzerland-Thun.


36-Week Structured Phases:


Phase 1 (12 weeks): Enhances swim technique and aerobic base with neuromuscular drills and VO2 max intervals designed to prepare your body and joints for the two-loop swim in Lake Thun’s clear, cool waters.


Phase 2 (24 weeks): Increases race-specific stamina and power with targeted cycling over rolling hills and tempo runs, mimicking the course’s varied terrain and ensuring you maintain strength throughout the 180 km bike and 42.2 km run.


Focused Performance Strategies for Masters:


✔ Swim biomechanics refinement to reduce energy waste and joint strain in cooler water conditions.


✔ Data-driven bike and run workouts adapted to mature physiology for sustained power and injury prevention.


✔ Periodized strength training emphasizing tendon resilience and muscle recovery, critical for athletes 40+.


✔ Adaptive swim sessions synced to wearable tech, providing real-time instructions to improve efficiency.


This Full Distance Triathlon training plan comes with personalized email coaching support tailored specifically for athletes over 40 who want to race smarter, recover better, and achieve new personal bests. Invest in this expert plan now and receive coaching guidance every step of the way!


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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim x3
01:47:00 01:30:00
Bike x2
02:36:00 05:00:00
Run x2
02:03:00 03:30:00
Strength x2
01:16:00 01:00:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim
01:47:00 01:30:00
Bike
02:36:00 05:00:00
Run
02:03:00 03:30:00
Strength
01:16:00 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 -

Andiamo²®

Every level. Every Training Plan. One simple price: just $6 a week—and the plan is yours to keep and reuse forever. Welcome to the Andiamo²® family, where your goals, lifestyle, and personal best come first. Based in Austin, Texas, we offer in-person and remote triathlon coaching plus structured training plans that give every workout a clear purpose. Whether you’re preparing for your first race or your next breakthrough, you’ll have experienced guidance every step of the way.


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