If you're aiming to complete or even crush the Half Distance Triathlon in Pucón, Chile, this elite-level 44-week training plan is your path to peak performance—especially designed for athletes aged 40+ who crave results, even with no prior endurance background.

🏆 Why This Plan Works for Pucón
The Pucón Half Distance Triathlon is more than a race—it’s a test of resilience across open water, hilly terrain, and high-energy crowds. This plan prepares you specifically for:

🏊 Lake Villarrica's 1.9km Swim
Pucón's cool, 66°F (19°C) waters demand solid swim technique and pacing. With 168 sessions and focused drills, this plan develops your stroke efficiency, endurance, and open-water confidence—vital for managing race-day nerves and swim congestion.

🚴 90km of Rolling Hills & Climbs
Pucón’s dynamic bike course challenges your strength and stamina. This plan includes 151 cycling sessions, power-based workouts, and progressive hill training—ensuring you’re ready for every climb and descent with strength and control.

🏃 21km Run with Rolling Hills
End your race strong with a run plan that builds mental toughness and pacing skills. With brick sessions and 121 running workouts, you'll be ready for the heat, the hills, and the cheering crowds of Pucón.

🔥 Key Plan Features to Maximize Race-Day Success
✅ No Experience Required
Start from zero and build up gradually—with a 12-week base phase that eases you into structured endurance.

✅ Device-Compatible & Zone-Based
Easily sync sessions to Garmin or other smart devices. Train smarter using heart rate, power, and RPE—no guesswork.

✅ Masters-Focused Injury Prevention
With 98 strength sessions, reduce injury risk while boosting functional strength and mobility tailored to athletes 45+.

✅ Smart Recovery Cycles
3:1 and 4:1 periodization ensures proper recovery, so you stay consistent, energized, and injury-free throughout your training.

🗓️ Structured for Long-Term Gains
🏊 Swim: 61 hours of focused development

🚴 Bike: 143 hours of power & endurance

🏃 Run: 76 hours of pacing & form

🏋 Strength: 70 hours of core & stability work

🏁 Finish Pucón Ready—Stronger, Faster, & More Prepared
Whether you're looking to finish your first 70.3 or set a new PR, this training plan is your complete roadmap to conquering the Half Distance Triathlon in Pucón—with confidence, strength, and joy.

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