The 36-week advanced training plan is engineered to prepare you specifically for the unique demands of the Half Distance Triathlon Les Sables d’Olonne. Whether it's the point-to-point canal swim, the scenic yet rolling bike course, or the flat and fast promenade run, every element of this structured program supports your performance, reduces injury risk, and builds confidence for race day.
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✅ Swim Preparedness for the Vendée Globe Canal
Start with foundational swim technique work designed to increase open-water confidence and sighting skills. Focused aerobic endurance sets simulate the continuous effort needed for the point-to-point swim, helping you stay strong and streamlined from the sandy beach start through the canal finish.
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✅ Bike Training Built for Coastal Winds and Elevation
The bike course includes 600 meters of elevation and exposed sections along the Atlantic coast. Our plan integrates climbing acceleration intervals and aerobic mile sessions to condition your legs for sustained power output. VO2 max and anaerobic threshold workouts prepare you for wind resistance and terrain variability through forests and marshlands.
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✅ Run Readiness for Flat Paths and Beach Sections
With two laps along the promenade, the run demands consistent pacing and mental focus. We include race-specific training such as tempo runs, anaerobic power intervals to help you manage transitions and uneven surfaces like the 200-meter sand section near Puits d’Enfer.
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✅ Injury Prevention and Strength Development
Early training emphasizes functional strength and core stability, transitioning to traditional strength and endurance integration. This builds durability across all three disciplines and prepares your body for the stress of long-course racing.
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✅ Progressive, Sustainable Structure
The plan follows a 3:1 build-to-recovery structure, starting with 9.5 hours per week and peaking at 14.5. This approach supports consistent gains while minimizing overtraining risk.
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✅ Bonus: Personal Coach Email Support
Receive expert guidance throughout your training. Personalized coach support via email helps you adapt the plan to your needs and stay accountable.
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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.