2026 SIX MONTH FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON ARIZONA - SENIOR W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
2026 SIX MONTH FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON ARIZONA - SENIOR W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
So, you're a Senior Triathlete 60+ with the heart and determination and you've decided to take on the Full Distance Triathlon Arizona. Whether this is your first time going long or you’re looking to improve your finish, this 24-week plan is built to get you to the start line confident—and to the finish line proud.
Before you begin, you’ll need a Base Training Foundation:
🏊♂️ Swim: Comfortably swim 1,500 yards continuously
🚴♀️ Bike: Ride 2–2.5 hours without fatigue
🏃♂️ Run/Walk: Go 60–75 minutes on foot at manageable effort
💪 Weekly Training: Consistently 6–8 hours/week for 8–12 weeks
If that’s you, you’re ready. This plan builds from your base to race-day strength—safely and smartly.
How This Plan Matches the Arizona Course:
🌊 Swim – Calm Waters of Tempe Town Lake
88 swim sessions include drills, endurance sets, and open water simulations to prep you for race-day confidence—even in cooler 61°F water.
🚴 Bike – Fast, Rolling Desert Course
Train for Arizona’s smooth, gradual climbs and flats with tempo rides, race-pace intervals, and course simulation workouts. Dial in power, pacing, and hydration.
🏃 Run – Flat and Fast Loop
Train for the three-loop run through Tempe Town Lake and Papago Park with Zone 2 endurance runs, brick sessions, and mental prep for the final 26.2 miles.
Made for Senior Athletes
🧠 Smarter Training, Safer Progress
Uses a 2:1 structure—two building weeks followed by a recovery week—to reduce injury risk and support long-term gains.
💪 Age-Appropriate Strength & Mobility
38 guided strength sessions improve balance, preserve muscle, and support bone health—especially important over 60.
🚶 Walk-Run Flexibility
Run sessions include strategic walk breaks and options based on RPE, terrain, and conditions.
📊 Train by HR, Power, or Feel
Every workout adapts to your tech and fitness level—no guesswork.
📆 Weekly training volume builds from 8 to 16 hours.
What’s Included:
✔ Email coach support
✔ Swim technique videos
✔ HR and power-based workouts
✔ Senior-focused mobility & strength
✔ Device-synced training calendar
You’re Not Too Old. You’re Just Getting Started.
This plan honors your experience, supports your body, and prepares you for the full distance triathlon journey. If you have the base and the heart, this plan will carry you the rest of the way.
Begin your Arizona Full Distance Triathlon journey today.
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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
|
03:14:00 | 05:25:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
02:43:00 | 03:30:00 |
|
Strength
x1
|
00:47:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:23:00 | 01:30:00 | |
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03:14:00 | 05:25:00 | |
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02:43:00 | 03:30:00 | |
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00:47:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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