Our 44-week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan is designed specifically to guide amateur advanced athletes like you through a proven, structured program that builds endurance, boosts performance, and reduces injury risk—so you show up race-ready and confident.

Here’s how this plan prepares you for the course ahead:

✅ Swim-Specific Prep for Canal Conditions
With targeted swim sessions that replicate open water pacing and sighting, this plan prepares you for the unique start on the beach and swim through the Vendée Globe canal. Sessions build endurance and include drills to help you stay efficient in a straight, point-to-point route.

✅ Bike Power and Climbing Efficiency
The 91 km bike loop includes rolling hills and coastal winds. Our plan includes aerobic base work, VO2 max intervals, and strength endurance sets to improve your ability to handle elevation gain and changing terrain. You’ll build the stamina to ride strong through the Olonne forest and salt marshes.

✅ Run Conditioning for Flat and Variable Terrain
The run course is mostly flat, but includes a section on sand and loops around Lake Tanchet. Our run workouts include threshold pacing, brick sessions, and terrain simulation to ensure you stay fast and controlled—even on the beach portion.

✅ Structured Progression with Built-In Recovery
Following a 3:1 training cycle (three build weeks followed by one recovery week), this plan keeps you improving steadily without burning out. Weekly hours build from 9.5 to 14, preparing your body and mind for race day demands.

✅ Functional Strength Training for Injury Prevention
We integrate strength phases that evolve throughout the plan—from functional mobility and core stability to race-specific power and durability—so you stay strong and injury-free through the training cycle.

✅ Personalized Coach Support via Email
Your journey is backed by expert guidance. Whether you have questions about pacing, gear, or adapting workouts, our personalized email support gives you the confidence to stay on track.

💡 This plan is for you if:

You're targeting the Half Distance Triathlon Les Sables d’Olonne

You want a smart, long-term strategy—not just workouts

You’re ready to build fitness, reduce injury risk, and arrive at the start line prepared

Start your training today. Let’s get you to Les Sables d’Olonne ready, strong, and confident. 💪

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