🏅 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON VICHY - INTERMEDIATE W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏅 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON VICHY - INTERMEDIATE W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Prepare to take on the Half Distance Triathlon Vichy with a structured plan designed to meet the course’s unique demands—from the warm waters of Lac d’Allier to the rolling bike course and flat, fast run along the Allier River. This 36-week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan is built to develop your fitness progressively, preparing you for every segment of race day.
✅ 12-Week Base Phase
Begin with a dedicated foundational block designed to build aerobic endurance, mobility, and general strength. This is key to handling the longer training loads ahead—especially the 90 KM ride through the undulating Auvergne countryside.
✅ Early Strength & Swim Focus
From week 1, the plan incorporates swim-specific strength work and form-focused pool drills. By week 7, you’ll be building VO₂ capacity—critical for pushing through the bike course’s moderate climbs and sustained efforts like the Côte de Saint-Antoine de Cusset.
✅ 24-Week Build and Peak Phase
Starting at 7 hours/week and peaking at around 12.5 hours/week, this phase layers in structured interval training, endurance sets, brick workouts, and race-specific simulations to match the demands of Vichy’s fast transitions and run course pacing.
🚴♂️ Bike workouts include tempo and threshold intervals that simulate the course’s smooth terrain and gentle elevation, preparing you to stay aero and efficient.
🏃♂️ Run sessions mirror the two-loop riverside course, featuring tempo builds and mid-run surges for simulating race fatigue.
🌊 Open water swim prep ensures you're ready for Lac d’Allier’s calm, rectangular loop.
✅ Strategic Peak Taper
The final weeks are engineered for recovery and race readiness, helping you manage heat, hydration, and pacing through informed training and taper techniques.
📽️ Included Resources:
Swimming drill videos
Structured interval sessions (HR & Power based)
Strength workouts with video demos*
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🏁 You’re not just training for any event—you’re targeting success at the Half Distance Triathlon Vichy.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
|
01:19:00 | 01:15:00 |
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Bike
x3
|
02:28:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:50:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:34:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:19:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:28:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:50:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:34:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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