🔥2026 HALF DISTANCE LES SABLES D'OLONNE-VENDEE - SENIOR W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥2026 HALF DISTANCE LES SABLES D'OLONNE-VENDEE - SENIOR W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
If you’re preparing for the Half Distance Triathlon Les Sables d’Olonne, this 44-week triathlon training plan is built to guide you—step by step—toward a confident and capable race day. Specifically designed for athletes aged 60 and older, the plan aligns with the demands of the Les Sables d’Olonne course, while supporting injury prevention and performance for mature athletes.
🏊 Swim-Specific Preparation:
The plan includes technique-driven swim workouts tailored for open water. With skill-focused drills and endurance sets, you’ll be ready for the unique point-to-point canal swim that starts from the beach and progresses through the Vendée Globe canal. Sessions emphasize calm water pacing, sighting practice, and wetsuit adaptation to simulate race conditions.
🚴 Targeted Bike Conditioning:
The 91 km single-loop ride through the Vendée region features 600 meters of elevation. This plan incorporates structured long rides, aerobic hill intervals, and strength sessions to prepare you for the rolling terrain and coastal winds. Brick workouts improve your ability to transition smoothly to the run.
🏃 Run Training with Purpose:
To prepare for the flat, two-lap run course along Les Remblai promenade—including the short beach section and paths around Lake Tanchet—this plan features cadence work, soft-surface running, and transition practice. Run sessions balance volume with technique to preserve joint health and maintain pace.
✅ Key Benefits for Senior Athletes:
✔️ Gradual endurance progression reduces injury risk
✔️ Resistance training supports muscle mass and bone density
✔️ Recovery weeks aligned with age-related adaptation needs
✔️ Neuromuscular drills improve efficiency and reduce fatigue
✔️ Structured VO2 max work helps maintain aerobic capacity
✔️ Tech-integrated workouts for heart rate, power, or RPE-based training
Whether you’re racing your first Half Distance Triathlon or returning after a break, this plan is engineered to help you train consistently, recover fully, and race with confidence.
📩 Every plan includes personalized email coach support—get expert guidance as you prepare for Les Sables d’Olonne.
Take the next step toward your race goal. Start your Half Distance Triathlon journey with a plan built for your age, pace, and purpose.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Bike
x3
|
02:26:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Swim
x3
|
01:20:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:42:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:29:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:26:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:20:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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01:42:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:29:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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