SENIOR 60+ LONG DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (TAIWAN - 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
SENIOR 60+ LONG DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (TAIWAN - 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
The Long Distance Triathlon Taiwan requires endurance, strength, and technical skill—qualities your Full Distance Triathlon Training Plan builds over 44 weeks, tailored for senior triathletes aged 60+. This comprehensive triathlon training plan prepares you to face Taiwan’s swim, bike, and run courses with confidence and resilience.
✅ Swim Preparation for the 3.8 km Flowing Lake Course
With 166 swim sessions totaling over 60 hours, this plan develops your aerobic base and stroke efficiency through video-guided technique drills and open-water skills. The calm freshwater conditions demand smooth pacing and steady endurance, which you will build progressively for safety and speed.
✅ Bike Endurance for the Scenic 180 km Coastal Ride
The plan includes 152 bike sessions (185+ hours) focusing on aerobic endurance, power intervals, and handling rolling terrain. These prepare you for Taiwan’s coastal winds, elevation changes, and long distances on Highway 11. Structured pacing and strength workouts help maintain power and reduce injury risk.
✅ Run Readiness for the 42.2 km Marathon in Humid Conditions
With 122 run workouts totaling 95+ hours, the plan emphasizes heart rate and power-based training for sustained stamina on the mostly flat marathon course. Race simulation workouts and “B” and “C” races teach hydration and heat management, critical for Taiwan’s humid environment.
✅ Strength, Recovery, and Injury Prevention
96 senior-specific resistance training sessions support muscle mass, bone density, and neuromuscular coordination—key for health and injury prevention. Gradual volume increases and a 2:1 training-to-recovery week ratio ensure safe adaptation to the Full Distance Triathlon’s demands.
✅ Technology-Driven, Personalized Support
Workouts use heart rate zones, power, and Rate of Perceived Exertion for monitoring and optimizing progress. Personalized email coach support offers expert guidance and motivation, tailored to your needs throughout the plan.
This Full Distance Triathlon training plan provides a safe, structured path to completing the Long Distance Triathlon Taiwan with strength and confidence.
Take the next step in your triathlon journey with expert coaching designed for senior athletes preparing to excel in the Full Distance Triathlon.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
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02:04:00 | 01:30:00 |
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Run
x3
|
02:22:00 | 03:30:00 |
|
Bike
x2
|
02:50:00 | 05:25:00 |
|
Strength
x1
|
01:06:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:04:00 | 01:30:00 | |
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02:22:00 | 03:30:00 | |
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02:50:00 | 05:25:00 | |
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01:06:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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