The Full Distance Triathlon Arizona course is uniquely fast and scenic, but mastering it takes age-aware, strategic preparation—especially for senior athletes. This 44-week Full Distance Triathlon training plan is custom-built for triathletes aged 60+, giving you the endurance, strength, and race-day confidence you need to succeed on race day.

🌊 Swim – 2.4 Miles (Tempe Town Lake)
With its calm, single-loop layout and cool water (61°F), Tempe Town Lake offers an ideal swim setting. Our plan includes 166 swim sessions (60+ hours) with video-led drills and open-water skills to help you stay efficient and confident from the floating dock start to finish.

🚴 Bike – 112 Miles (3 Loops, Rolling Desert Terrain)
The fast, rolling terrain of the Beeline Highway—featuring a steady climb and 1400 ft elevation—demands aerobic depth and smart pacing. You’ll build resilience through 152 power-based bike sessions (185+ hours) focused on long endurance efforts and hill simulations, perfectly tuned for Arizona’s profile.

🏃 Run – 26.2 Miles (Flat, Spectator-Filled Loops)
The flat, PR-friendly run course around Tempe Town Lake and Papago Park is built for sustained effort. This plan prepares you with 122 run workouts (95+ hours) using heart rate and power-based intervals to train your body to handle heat, loops, and mental focus.

✅ Why This Plan Prepares You for Arizona:

✅ Gradual build-up from 4 to 15 hours per week—ideal for older athletes

✅ Age-specific strength training (96 sessions) to maintain muscle mass and joint health

✅ Weekly Zone 2 aerobic sessions to improve stamina while minimizing fatigue

✅ High-intensity intervals for VO2 max support and sustained pace

✅ Integrated tune-up races to dial in nutrition, pacing, and transitions under pressure

✅ All workouts guided by RPE, HR zones, or Power—fully compatible with smart devices

💪 Designed for senior triathletes returning from a training break or building from scratch, this plan reduces injury risk while promoting steady gains across all three disciplines.

🎯 Your Arizona Full Distance Triathlon success starts here. Get the plan built for your age, your goals, and your race—plus personalized email support from a certified coach to guide you every step of the way.

👉 Commit to your journey today and train with a purpose—the finish line at Rio Salado Parkway is waiting.

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