🔥 2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON LES SABLES D'OLONNE-VENDEE - BEGINNER - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥 2026 SIX MONTH HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON LES SABLES D'OLONNE-VENDEE - BEGINNER - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
Prepare for the Half Distance Triathlon Les Sables d’Olonne with this 24-week Half Distance Triathlon training plan with a clear focus on course demands, strategic progression, and confidence-building support.
🏊♂️ Swim-Specific Preparation
The swim at Les Sables d’Olonne is a point-to-point course through the Vendée Globe canal. To help you navigate this unique open-water environment confidently, your plan includes:
✅ Technique-focused swim drills with video support
✅ Open-water simulation workouts to mimic sighting and pacing
✅ Progressive endurance building to handle the 1.9 km swim calmly and efficiently
🚴 Bike Training for Varied Terrain
With 600 meters of elevation gain over a 91 km loop, the bike course challenges your aerobic fitness and climbing ability. This plan prepares you with:
✅ Intervals sessions and endurance rides tailored to rolling terrain
✅ Strength sessions to develop leg resilience for sustained climbs
✅ Ride sessions aligned to your Heart Rate and RPE to build pacing skills for a strong, consistent effort
🏃 Run-Ready for the Les Remblai Promenade
The mostly flat 21.1 km run includes sections along the coast and a short beach segment. Your training incorporates:
✅ Tempo runs and threshold efforts to improve sustained speed
✅ Brick sessions to condition your legs for running off the bike
✅ Runs designed to simulate real course features, including beach strides and mental pacing strategies
💪 Injury Prevention and Confidence Building
Your training week includes strength training with form-focused video guidance, recovery protocols, and adaptable intensity to reduce injury risk and build race-day durability.
📩 Personalized Support
Have questions or need help adjusting your schedule? This plan includes direct email coach support to help you stay on track and confident throughout your training journey.
Whether you're taking on your first Half Distance Triathlon or returning with a goal, this plan gives you a clear, structured path to race-day readiness for the Half Distance Triathlon Les Sables d’Olonne.
✅ Backed by real coaching expertise
✅ Focused on performance, safety, and course-specific demands
✅ Designed to build your endurance and confidence over 24 weeks
Start training with purpose. Get your plan today and prepare to race Les Sables d’Olonne feeling strong, supported, and ready.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Bike
x3
|
02:59:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Swim
x3
|
01:27:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
02:08:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x1
|
00:57:00 | 00:55:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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|
02:59:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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|
01:27:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:08:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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00:57:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
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