The Full Distance Triathlon California offers a stunning, fast, and flat course through Sacramento’s riverfront and farmland—perfect for seasoned Masters athletes looking to achieve personal bests. Our 36-week Full Distance Triathlon Training Plan is meticulously designed to prepare you for every challenge this race throws your way, especially tailored for athletes over 40 who demand results without compromising recovery.
✅ How This Training Plan Matches the California Course:
🏊 Swim Ready – With a 2.4-mile point-to-point swim in the American and Sacramento Rivers, this plan builds your endurance and refines stroke technique with proprioceptive drills and open-water simulations. You'll arrive at the Tower Bridge finish feeling strong and efficient.
🚴 Bike-Focused Development – The 112-mile bike through Sacramento’s flat, fast agricultural terrain is ideal for time gains. Our structured FTP-based intervals and long aerobic builds align perfectly with the course’s two-loop layout—helping you sustain speed while minimizing fatigue.
🏃 Run-Specific Conditioning – Prepare for the 26.2-mile flat run with race-paced bricks, lactate threshold intervals, and recovery strategies to ensure you’re ready for a powerful finish through Capitol landmarks.
🔑 Key Benefits for Master Triathletes:
✔ Progressive Adaptation Framework – 12 weeks of base training followed by 24 weeks of targeted race prep
✔ Precision Training Methodology – Structured by MHR, FTP, and RPE metrics for smart, data-driven improvements
✔ Periodized Load Management – 3:1 workload cycles ensure peak performance while avoiding burnout
✔ Masters-Specific Strength Work – Boosts tendon resilience, mobility, and joint integrity
✔ Real-Time Analytics Integration – Syncs seamlessly with Garmin and smart platforms
✔ Peak Weekly Volume – Up to 16 hours/week with a balanced polarized model
🎯 Whether you're aiming for a Kona slot or a PR, this Full Distance Triathlon Training Plan equips you with every tool needed to thrive on race day—delivering both science and structure for athletes who demand excellence.
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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.