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.
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🏊♂️ 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:
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✅ Technique-focused swim drills with video support
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✅ Open-water simulation workouts to mimic sighting and pacing
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✅ Progressive endurance building to handle the 1.9 km swim calmly and efficiently
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🚴 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:
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✅ Intervals sessions and endurance rides tailored to rolling terrain
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✅ Strength sessions to develop leg resilience for sustained climbs
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✅ Ride sessions aligned to your Heart Rate and RPE to build pacing skills for a strong, consistent effort
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🏃 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:
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✅ Tempo runs and threshold efforts to improve sustained speed
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✅ Brick sessions to condition your legs for running off the bike
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✅ Runs designed to simulate real course features, including beach strides and mental pacing strategies
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💪 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.
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📩 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.
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✅ Backed by real coaching expertise
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✅ Focused on performance, safety, and course-specific demands
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✅ Designed to build your endurance and confidence over 24 weeks
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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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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.