🏆MASTERS FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (ROTH - GERMANY 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏆MASTERS FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (ROTH - GERMANY 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
Train with Precision for the Legendary Full Distance Triathlon in Roth, Germany
Ready to race the Full Distance Triathlon and push your limits in one of the most iconic triathlons in the world? The Competitive Masters 40+ Six-Month Full Distance Triathlon Training Plan is crafted specifically for experienced athletes like you—focused, disciplined, and aiming for peak performance.
🌊 Swim (3.8 km) – Glide through the calm Rhine-Main-Danube Canal with confidence. Our plan builds your endurance and technique through open water-focused drills and stroke refinement workouts, so you're ready for Roth’s fast, point-to-point swim.
🚴 Bike (180 km) – Conquer the rolling hills of the Franconian countryside, including the crowd-packed Solar Hill. Power-based cycling sessions target threshold improvement and stamina, helping you stay strong and steady over long distances.
🏃 Run (42.2 km) – Master Roth’s flat and fast marathon course. Brick workouts and tempo runs simulate race day fatigue, while structured recovery ensures you maintain speed and composure through charming Bavarian villages and along the scenic canal.
✅ Tailored for Competitive Masters Athletes 40+
✅ Heart Rate and Power-Based Workouts for precision and results
✅ Device-Synced Swim, Bike, and Run Sessions—no paper required
✅ Strength and Conditioning designed to support endurance and injury prevention
✅ Weekly Build and Recovery Phases (3:1 ratio) to optimize adaptation
✅ Coach-Supported Plan – Includes personalized email support to keep you motivated and on track
✅ Video Tutorials for swim drills and strength* workouts to sharpen your technique
This 24-week Full Distance Triathlon training plan begins at just 8 hours per week and builds progressively to around 16 hours, making it manageable for working athletes while delivering elite-level preparation. Designed for athletes who already have a base endurance foundation, it begins with VO2 intervals and layers on endurance, tempo, and race simulation sessions across each phase.
🏁 Train with purpose. Race with confidence. Finish strong in Roth’s legendary stadium arena.
Start your Full Distance Triathlon journey today—your best race awaits!
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Run
x3
|
02:34:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
03:17:00 | 05:25:00 |
|
Swim
x3
|
02:03:00 | 01:30:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
—— | —— |
|
Strength
x1
|
00:47:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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|
02:34:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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03:17:00 | 05:25:00 | |
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02:03:00 | 01:30:00 | |
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00:47:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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