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
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Here’s how this structured plan supports your success on this unique course:
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✅ 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.
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✅ 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.
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✅ 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.
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✅ Masters Athlete Support
Specifically created for athletes over 40, this plan features:
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🧠 Smart 3:1 periodization to support recovery
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💪 Strength training for injury prevention and longevity
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📈 Heart rate and power-based zones for precision
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✅ 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.
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✅ 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.
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🎯 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.
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Train with purpose. Race with confidence. Start your journey today.
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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.