Preparing for the Full Distance Triathlon Portugal – Cascais? This race is a spectacular challenge—featuring a rolling 3.8 km swim in Cascais Bay, a stunning 180 km ride through the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and Estoril Formula 1 Circuit, and a 42.2 km coastal run powered by cheering crowds at Marina de Cascais.
To succeed on this iconic course—especially as a triathlete aged 60 or older—you need a training plan that’s built for your body, your goals, and your race day.
✅ Tailored for Senior Triathletes (60+)
This 44-week Full Distance Triathlon training plan is uniquely designed for athletes over 60. Whether you’re returning from a break or building your endurance from scratch, you’ll train smart and safely—with no prior base needed.
✅ Age-Appropriate, Two-Phase Structure
Base Phase (12 weeks):
✔️ Builds aerobic capacity, core strength, and proper technique
✔️ Starts gently at 4 hours/week, progressing to 8 hours
Full Distance Phase (32 weeks):
✔️ Targets endurance, race pace, and event-specific prep
✔️ Gradually builds to 15 hours/week—ideal for mastering the Cascais course
✅ Build the Fitness You Need for Cascais
🏊♂️ Swim Prep: 166 guided sessions, including open-water skills and video drills—perfect for navigating the single-loop course in Cascais Bay
🚴♀️ Bike Ready: 152 sessions (185+ hours) using power-based intervals to prepare for the rolling terrain, Lisbon landmarks, and fast track at Estoril
🏃♂️ Run Strong: 122 structured run workouts to help you stay steady and powerful across the three-loop coastal marathon with 325m of gain
✅ Strength, Safety & Recovery Focused
💪 96 resistance training sessions designed to support bone density, prevent injury, and enhance power output
❤️ Zone 2 endurance training for cardiovascular efficiency without overtraining
⚡ VO2 max and speed maintenance workouts to keep your edge
✅ Train with Confidence
📊 All sessions compatible with smart devices
🎯 Metrics guided by RPE, heart rate, and power zones
🧠 Drills for agility, reaction time, and movement efficiency
🎯 Race Strong in Portugal
This is more than just a Full Distance Triathlon training plan—it’s a complete system to help senior triathletes thrive in Cascais.
💬 Includes direct access to personalized email coach support—so you’re never training alone.
Get the plan today and make your Full Distance Triathlon in Portugal a personal best.
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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.