2026 HALF DISTANCE LES SABLES D'OLONNE-VENDEE - INTERMEDIATE W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
2026 HALF DISTANCE LES SABLES D'OLONNE-VENDEE - INTERMEDIATE W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Racing the Half Distance Triathlon Les Sables d’Olonne? This 36-week intermediate training plan is built to help you arrive at the start line physically ready, mentally strong, and confident in your ability to finish strong.
This course is unique — from the point-to-point swim in the Vendée Globe canal to the scenic and rolling 91 km bike through forests, marshes, and coastlines, finishing with a fast, flat run along Les Remblai with a 200-meter beach section. Our plan is carefully structured to meet the specific demands of this race.
Here’s how this Half Distance Triathlon training plan prepares you for success:
✅ Swim-Ready Confidence
The first 12 weeks build general endurance and emphasize swim technique with video-guided drills and progressive volume. By the time you hit the canal in Les Sables, you’ll be equipped for open-water navigation, pacing, and sighting — essential for this unique point-to-point course.
✅ Bike-Strong Foundation
The 91 km ride through rolling terrain demands strength and pacing. This plan includes weekly interval sessions, long endurance rides, and strength training to prepare your legs for the 600 meters of elevation and help you stay efficient in windy coastal sections.
✅ Run Durability & Terrain Readiness
Two-lap, flat, fast, and partially on sand — your run sessions reflect that. From tempo runs to race-pace bricks, and strategic speed work, this plan preps you for the varied terrain, including that crucial 200-meter beach stretch where form and focus matter most.
✅ Balanced Volume Progression
Week 13 begins the specific Half Distance Triathlon phase with ~7 hours of training per week, peaking near 12.5 hours — carefully ramped to optimize adaptation while reducing injury risk.
✅ VO2 & Threshold Development
You’ll build serious speed and stamina with targeted VO2 intervals and threshold sessions across all three disciplines — especially key for maintaining intensity during longer efforts on race day.
✅ Confidence Through Structure
Every session has a purpose. From endurance to recovery, each week is laid out to make training manageable, flexible, and performance-focused.
📧 Plus, when you follow this plan, you receive personalized email coach support — so you're never training alone.
Ready to feel strong and confident at the Half Distance Triathlon Les Sables d’Olonne?
👉 Start your journey today with a training plan designed to support your performance, reduce injury risk, and prepare you for your best race yet.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
01:19:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
02:28:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:50:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:34:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:19:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:28:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:50:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:34:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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