Ready to race the Long Distance Triathlon Australia and aim for your personal best? This 24-week Competitive Masters 40+ Long Distance Triathlon Training Plan is designed for seasoned athletes who want to tackle every swim, bike, and run with confidence.

From the 3.8 km swim in Lake Burley Griffin, where a staggered start tests your pacing, to the 180 km bike course featuring Majura Parkway and multiple climbs, and the fast, 4-lap 10.5 km run finishing in front of Old Parliament House, this plan prepares you for every challenge.

Base Training Requirement:
Before starting, a 4–6 week base endurance phase is recommended. This ensures your body is ready for the intensity of Long Distance Triathlon training, building aerobic capacity, muscular endurance, and overall resilience.

Key Benefits:
✅ Build endurance for every segment of the Long Distance Triathlon
✅ Improve cycling power for flat sections and multiple climbs
✅ Perfect running technique for a fast, spectator-friendly course
✅ Brick workouts simulate race-day fatigue for optimal performance
✅ Instructional swim drills and open water sessions for efficiency
✅ Strength workouts tailored for Competitive Masters 40+ athletes
✅ Heart rate & power-based training for precise pacing
✅ Garmin-compatible workouts for seamless integration
✅ Structured 3/1 cycle: three weeks intense, one week recovery

Plan Overview:
Start with 8 hours/week, progressing to 16 hours/week. Phases include base endurance, tempo, open water swims, VO2 intervals, and high-intensity brick workouts. Personalized email coaching ensures progress, recovery, and race readiness.

💥 With this Long Distance Triathlon training plan, you’ll be prepared to swim confidently in Lake Burley Griffin, bike Majura Parkway at speed, and finish strong on the lawns of John Dunmore Lang Place. Purchase now and gain personalized email coaching support to guide every step of your Long Distance Triathlon journey!

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