🥇MASTERS HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (LES SABLES D'OLOLONNE 2026) - Paul M. JOHNSON
🥇MASTERS HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (LES SABLES D'OLOLONNE 2026) - Paul M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
This 36-week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan for Masters 40+ is built to guide you from base fitness to peak performance—so you can arrive on race day confident, prepared, and resilient for the Half Distance Triathlon Les Sables d’Olonne triathlon
Here’s how this structured plan supports your success on this unique course:
✅ Swim-Ready for the Canal Start
The swim begins with a beach start into the Vendée Globe canal. You'll prepare for this with integrated open-water technique sessions and pacing work in the base and build phases—developing confidence in sighting, positioning, and maintaining form in straight-line efforts.
✅ Bike Power for Rolling Terrain
With 600 meters of elevation gain across a 91 km coastal loop, your training includes targeted intervals, long aerobic rides, and muscular endurance sets—perfect for handling the varied terrain through forest, marsh, and coastal wind exposure.
✅ Run Durability on Mixed Surfaces
The two-lap 21.1 km run features flat promenade sections, loops near Lake Tanchet, and a 200-meter beach segment. Your plan builds run durability with brick workouts, tempo efforts, and off-road sessions—so you’ll be strong, stable, and efficient across all surfaces.
✅ Masters Athlete Support
Specifically created for athletes over 40, this plan features:
🧠 Smart 3:1 periodization to support recovery
💪 Strength training for injury prevention and longevity
📈 Heart rate and power-based zones for precision
✅ Time-Efficient Training
Starting at 7.5 hours/week and peaking around 12, the plan offers targeted gains without unnecessary volume—perfect for fitting into a busy schedule while maximizing triathlon-specific performance.
✅ Personalized Email Coach Support
You’re not in this alone. Your plan includes access to email-based coach support for personalized guidance, motivation, and adjustments when life gets in the way.
🎯 Get ready for Les Sables d’Olonne with a plan that works as hard as you do. Build endurance, sharpen your skills, and show up ready for your best Half Distance Triathlon performance yet.
Train with purpose. Race with confidence. Start your journey today.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
|
01:16:00 | 01:15:00 |
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Bike
x3
|
02:31:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:43:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:32:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:16:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:31:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:43:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:32:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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