🏅 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON TOURS FRANCE - ADVANCED W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏅 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON TOURS FRANCE - ADVANCED W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Half Distance Triathlon Tours Métropole – Loire Valley, France
Swim, Bike, and Run Through History – Your Blueprint for Success
Get ready to conquer one of the most breathtaking races in Europe with our 36-Week Advanced Training Plan for the Half Distance Triathlon in Tours Métropole – Loire Valley.
This iconic race starts with a 1.9 km swim in the serene River Cher, followed by a 90 km bike ride past majestic châteaux like Château d'Ussé, and finishes with a scenic 21.1 km run through Honoré de Balzac Park. To perform your best on race day, you need more than motivation—you need a strategy built for results.
✅ Why This Training Plan Sets You Apart
Designed specifically for amateur advanced athletes, this plan builds a strong foundation and sharpens peak race-day performance:
✅ 36 Weeks of Progressive Training
• Phase 1: 12-week base training to build functional strength and aerobic foundation
• Phase 2: 24-week performance-focused training for the Half Distance Triathlon
✅ Smart Periodization (3:1 Format)
• Three weeks of training intensity, followed by one week of recovery for sustainable progress
✅ Progressive Volume
• Starts at 9.5 hours/week and peaks at 14.5 hours/week—structured and manageable
✅ Swim Like a Pro in the River Cher
• Emphasis on swim technique, efficiency, and open-water skills
✅ Ride Strong Through Castle Country
• Build speed and strength with:
- VO₂ Max Intervals
- Anaerobic Threshold & Power Sprints
- Climbing Acceleration Drills 🚴♀️🏰
✅ Run to Victory Along the Cher River
• Improve pacing and stamina with:
- Endurance Aerobic Mile Training
- ATP-PC Sprints for a powerful finish 🏃♂️🔥
Whether you're chasing a PR or taking on your first European Half Distance Triathlon, this plan will prepare you to swim smooth, ride fast, and run strong.
🏁 Ready to Make Your Loire Valley Race Legendary?
Train with confidence. Execute with strength. Crush the Half Distance Triathlon Tours Métropole – Loire Valley. Your transformation starts today.
👉 Start your training plan now and become the athlete you were meant to be!
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
01:18:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
03:27:00 | 02:35:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
02:08:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Run
x2
|
01:43:00 | 01:40:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:18:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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03:27:00 | 02:35:00 | |
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02:08:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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01:43:00 | 01:40:00 |
Training Load By Week
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