SENIOR 60+ FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (JACKSONVILLE - FLORIDA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
SENIOR 60+ FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (JACKSONVILLE - FLORIDA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Designed specifically for Senior Triathletes 60+, this comprehensive Long Distance Triathlon training plan prepares you to excel on the fast, scenic Jacksonville course—from the smooth currents of the St. Johns River to the flat, high-speed city bike and run routes. Every session is built on evidence-based endurance science, blending aerobic development, strength maintenance, and strategic recovery so you arrive on race day fit, confident, and healthy.
🏊♂️ Swim Preparedness — St. Johns River Advantage
✔ Technique-focused drills improve balance, body position, and breathing rhythm for current-assisted conditions.
✔ Open-water simulation workouts build confidence in sighting and pacing downriver.
✔ Aerobic endurance sets mirror the 2.4-mile distance, ensuring steady effort across moving water.
🚴♂️ Bike Conditioning — Built for Jacksonville’s Fast, Flat Course
✔ Functional Threshold Power-based workouts sharpen pacing for sustained efforts on level terrain.
✔ Long weekend rides simulate the 112-mile distance using a polarized model to enhance stamina.
✔ Strength sessions reinforce hip and core stability for long hours in the aero position.
🏃♂️ Run Performance — Optimized for the Riverfront Loops
✔ Progressive tempo and brick workouts prepare your legs for the two-loop, 26.2-mile marathon through Jacksonville’s boroughs.
✔ Zone 2 long runs promote efficient fat metabolism and cardiovascular durability.
✔ Mobility and activation sessions keep joints resilient and stride smooth for bridge crossings and late-race fatigue.
💪 Why Senior Athletes 60+ Choose This Plan
✔ Evidence-based 2:1 training cycle for optimal recovery
✔ Smart Device-compatible structure guided by MHR, FTP, and RPE
✔ Strength & bone-density maintenance workouts
✔ VO₂ Max intervals for lasting aerobic power
✔ Email Coach Support for personalized feedback
🗓️ 36 Weeks of Proven Periodization
Phase 1: 12 Weeks of Endurance & Neuromuscular Priming
Phase 2: 24 Weeks of Race-Specific Performance with progressive load and peak volume ≈ 16 hours/week
🚀 Achieve Your Best Long Distance Triathlon Finish
Gain the endurance, resilience, and precision to thrive on Jacksonville’s uniquely fast and scenic course—while protecting health and longevity.
👉 Begin your 36-week journey today with personalized Email Coach Support.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
|
02:01:00 | 01:30:00 |
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Bike
x2
|
02:35:00 | 05:25:00 |
|
Run
x2
|
02:08:00 | 03:30:00 |
|
Strength
x1
|
01:12:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:01:00 | 01:30:00 | |
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02:35:00 | 05:25:00 | |
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02:08:00 | 03:30:00 | |
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01:12:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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