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
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
This 44-week Intermediate Half Distance Triathlon training plan is specifically designed to help you perform with confidence on race day—without the risk of burnout or injury.
Here’s how this structured plan prepares you for success at Les Sables d’Olonne:
🏊♂️ Swim Preparedness for Canal Currents
The plan includes progressive open water sessions and technique-focused swim drills to build comfort in point-to-point swims like the one through the Vendée Globe canal. By starting your swim training early and gradually increasing volume and intensity, you’ll be ready to handle sighting, pacing, and race-day nerves.
🚴♀️ Built for the 91 km Bike Course
With 600 meters of elevation and varied terrain through forests, coastlines, and rural areas, your cycling endurance and climbing strength are key. This plan features long rides, hill work, and structured power-based intervals that mimic race conditions. You'll develop the stamina and bike-handling skills needed for a single-loop route with changing winds and coastal exposure.
🏃 Run Ready for the Les Remblai Promenade
Two flat loops totaling 21.1 km, including a 200-meter section on sand, demand mental focus and leg durability. Brick workouts, tempo runs, and race pace sessions prepare you to maintain rhythm on flat terrain while adapting to mixed surfaces near Lake Tanchet and Puits d’Enfer.
💪 Injury Prevention and Strength Support
Incorporating two strength sessions per week, this plan addresses core stability, mobility, and muscular endurance. These sessions reduce injury risk and enhance resilience during key training blocks.
✅ Your Plan, Your Progress
✅ 12-week base to build aerobic efficiency
✅ 32-week progressive phase focused on Half Distance Triathlon performance
✅ VO2 max and threshold training for peak efficiency
✅ Visual tutorials for swim drills and strength form
✅ Structured bike and run workouts using power or heart rate
📬 Need guidance? You’re not alone.
Every athlete receives personalized email support from experienced coaches to help tailor the plan to your needs and schedule.
🎯 Ready to train smarter and race stronger?
Take the next step in your triathlon journey. This plan is designed to help you show up at the Half Distance Triathlon Les Sables d’Olonne prepared, confident, and race-ready.
Begin your training today—your finish line awaits.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
01:22:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
02:43:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:59:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:29:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:22:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:43:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:59:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:29:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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