MASTERS 40+ FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (VIETNAM - DA NANG 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
MASTERS 40+ FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (VIETNAM - DA NANG 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
Prepare to race the Long Distance Triathlon in Da Nang, Vietnam with a program built for the unique demands of this spectacular course — from its warm coastal waters to its dynamic, wind-exposed bike sections and rhythmic beachfront marathon. The Competitive Masters 40+ Six-Month Long Distance Triathlon Training Plan develops the endurance, power, and pacing discipline you need to thrive across Vietnam’s most breathtaking triathlon venue.
🏊♂️ Swim-Ready Strength & Technique
The plan’s open-water simulation workouts mirror the two-lap, 3.8km triangle swim at Bien Dong Park, helping you adapt to warm-water conditions (avg. 29 °C / 84 °F) and sustained aerobic efforts. Targeted drills refine sighting, stroke rhythm, and body positioning for calm or slightly choppy seas — giving you confidence from the first buoy to the beach transition.
🚴♂️ Power & Endurance for Coastal Winds
Da Nang’s 180 km bike course blends flat coastal straights with bridge crossings and countryside stretches. This plan integrates power-based intervals and tempo rides that replicate real-world conditions — from headwind resistance to sustained aerodynamic efforts — so you can hold consistent wattage through the Vo Nguyen Giap–Hoang Sa coastline and Thuan Phuoc Bridge sections.
🏃♂️ Pacing Precision for the Four-Loop Run
The 42.2 km seaside run demands focus and energy management. Structured long runs, brick sessions, and cadence work build durability and efficiency, ensuring you stay strong through every loop along Da Nang’s sun-drenched shoreline.
✅ Heart-rate & power-based workouts tailored for masters athletes
✅ 3-weeks-on / 1-week-recovery structure for optimal adaptation
✅ Strength & core sessions with video guidance
✅ Swim, bike, & run workouts sync seamlessly to Garmin-compatible devices
✅ Personalized Email Coach Support — expert guidance when it matters most
Whether you’re chasing a personal best or preparing for your first Long Distance Triathlon, this 24-week program delivers the structure, focus, and support to help you perform at your absolute peak on race day.
🔥 Begin your journey toward Da Nang today — build power, confidence, and endurance to go the distance!
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Run
x3
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02:34:00 | 03:00:00 |
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Bike
x3
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03:17:00 | 05:25:00 |
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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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