🔥2026 FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON ITALY EMILIA ROMAGNA - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥2026 FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON ITALY EMILIA ROMAGNA - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Training for the Full Distance Triathlon Italy—with its ocean swim, scenic yet technical bike, and flat, fast run—requires a program that does more than just get you to the finish line. It needs to prepare your body and mind to race strategically, efficiently, and powerfully. This 36-week training plan was designed specifically for competitive Masters athletes (age 40+) who are ready to excel in Cervia’s world-class endurance challenge.
🌊 Why This Plan Matches the Course
The Adriatic Sea’s 3.8 km swim demands calm, confident open-water technique. That’s why the first phase of this plan includes proprioceptive drills and stroke efficiency training—so you enter the water with purpose and exit the swim with energy to spare.
🚴 Built for the Italian Terrain
The two-loop, 180 km bike course through Romagna's countryside and the Salt Pans Nature Park includes climbs, descents, and sustained flats. You'll tackle progressive long rides, tempo intervals, and FTP-specific efforts that reflect the exact demands of this course—complete with HR, RPE, and power-based guidance to fine-tune your pacing and stamina.
🏃 Ready for a Fast Finish
The four-loop, flat 42.2 km run rewards steady pacing and mental resilience. This plan develops those traits through structured brick sessions, tempo efforts, and race-pace simulations that mirror the physical and psychological demands of marathon running after a full bike leg.
Key Benefits for the Senior Triathlete
✅ Progressive Adaptation Framework – Start with foundational endurance, then sharpen race-day performance.
✅ Evidence-Based 3:1 Periodization – Balance intensity with recovery to avoid overtraining.
✅ Integrated Tech Compatibility – Works seamlessly with Garmin, Wahoo, and smart wearables.
✅ Strength Training Included – Boosts durability, joint health, and late-race resilience.
✅ Smart Swim Sessions – Tailored for both pool and open-water skill development.
🎯 Optimize your energy. Maximize your potential. Hit your goals in Cervia.
📧 Includes personalized coach support via email—so you're never training alone.
Start your Full Distance Triathlon journey today.
Train smarter. Race stronger. Own Italy.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
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01:47:00 | 01:30:00 |
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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
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
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01:47:00 | 01:30:00 | |
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02:36:00 | 05:00:00 | |
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02:03:00 | 03:30:00 | |
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01:16:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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