Paul M. Johnson - Andiamo²®
The CapTex Austin is a fast Olympic-distance race through the heart of Austin, Texas: a 1.5 km swim in Lady Bird Lake, 40 km bike through downtown Austin, and 10 km run along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail.
For a competitive Masters 40+ athlete, preparing for CapTex isn't simply about training harder or adding more volume. The goal is applying the right training stress, allowing enough recovery to absorb it, and arriving at the start line strong, sharp, and durable.
This 18-Week Competitive Masters 40+ CapTex Tri Training Plan is designed around that approach.
BUILT FOR THE MASTERS 40+ ATHLETE
Years of training, racing, career demands, and accumulated physical stress change how an experienced athlete responds to training. This plan strategically balances endurance, intensity, strength, and recovery rather than relying on unnecessary mileage.
Training progresses from strength and aerobic development into race-specific intensity, VO₂ max work, anaerobic intervals, brick sessions, open-water preparation, and race-day sharpening.
🏊 1.5 KM SWIM — LADY BIRD LAKE
Progressive swim sessions develop technique, endurance, pacing, and open-water confidence so you can exit the water efficiently without spending energy you'll need later.
🚴 40 KM BIKE — DOWNTOWN AUSTIN
Power and heart-rate-based sessions develop sustainable speed and cycling strength. Structured intervals, endurance rides, and progressive brick workouts prepare you to ride aggressively while preserving your ability to run well.
🏃 10 KM RUN — BUTLER TRAIL
Tempo, interval, and VO2 max sessions develop the speed and durability required to hold pace off the bike and finish the race strongly.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
✔ Masters 40+ focused training and recovery
✔ Structured 18-week progression
✔ Heart-rate and power-based workouts
✔ Garmin-compatible structured sessions
✔ Progressive brick training
✔ Open-water swim preparation
✔ Triathlon-specific strength training
✔ Technique and educational video resources
✔ Race-specific sharpening for CapTex
The training is structured around how competitive athletes over 40 develop fitness, maintain strength, manage recovery, and prepare to perform.
REGISTER HERE
EXPLORE MORE CAPTEX TRAINING PLAN OPTIONS
TO SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS → START HERE
CHECK OUT OTHER MASTERS 40+ RACE-READY OPTIONS →
Not Sure If This Is The Right Plan? Let's Chat and Receive A Free Personalized Recommendation
Click Here To Learn More About Andiamo²® Self-Coached Options and How To Receive Your FREE Run Gait Video Analysis!
NAVIGATE OUR ENTIRE TRAINING PLAN CATALOG
*muscle and motion app required
Every level. Every Training Plan. One simple price: just $6 a week—and the plan is yours to keep and reuse forever. Welcome to the Andiamo²™ family, where your goals, lifestyle, and personal best come first. Based in Austin, Texas, we offer in-person and remote triathlon coaching plus structured training plans that give every workout a clear purpose. Whether you’re preparing for your first race or your next breakthrough, you’ll have experienced guidance every step of the way.