🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE LES SABLES D'OLONNE-VENDEE - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE LES SABLES D'OLONNE-VENDEE - MASTERS 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 for athletes over 40 is designed to help you train smart, stay consistent, and arrive at the start line confident and prepared.
✅ Swim Preparedness for the Canal Course
The race starts on the beach and moves through the Vendée Globe canal—a point-to-point swim that requires good technique and navigation skills. This plan integrates open water drills, stroke refinement, and pacing strategies so you feel strong and in control on race day.
✅ Bike Strength for the Coastal Loop
With a 91 km single-loop course featuring 600 meters of climbing and wind-exposed roads through the Olonne forest and salt marshes, you need strength and endurance. The plan includes hill repeats, long aerobic rides, and workouts based on heart rate, RPE, and power to help you pace through varied terrain.
✅ Run Efficiency for Flat and Mixed Surfaces
The 21.1 km run features two flat laps along Les Remblai, plus sections around Lake Tanchet and a 200-meter stretch on sand. Weekly brick workouts and tempo runs improve your pacing, leg turnover, and beach stride efficiency to keep you moving well through every kilometer.
🏋️♂️ Masters-Specific Strength Work
Tailored strength sessions improve durability, support joint health, and reduce injury risk—essential for athletes over 40 training for long-course events.
🔁 Structured Periodization for Sustainable Progress
The 3:1 build-to-recovery cycle allows for consistent training adaptation without burnout. Training volume scales gradually from 4 to 12.5 hours per week across two key phases:
Base Phase (12 weeks): Builds general fitness, swim form, and foundational strength.
Triathlon-Specific Phase (32 weeks): Adds race-focused intensity, brick sessions, and pacing work.
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If the Half Distance Triathlon Les Sables d’Olonne is your goal, this plan equips you to train with confidence and purpose.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
|
01:02:00 | 01:15:00 |
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Bike
x3
|
02:45:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:47:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:25:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
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01:02:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:45:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:47:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:25:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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