🏅 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON VICHY - ADVANCED W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏅 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON VICHY - ADVANCED W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
When racing the Half Distance Triathlon in Vichy, you need a plan that reflects the course’s specific demands—from the warm, flat-water swim in Lac d’Allier to the rolling, technical bike and the fast but potentially hot riverside run.
Our 36-week Half Distance Triathlon training plan is engineered to help you arrive confident, race-ready, and prepared for every challenge the Vichy course throws at you.
✅ Swim Prep for Lac d’Allier:
The plan develops open-water efficiency with workouts focused on sustained endurance and sighting practice—perfect for navigating Vichy’s single-loop freshwater course. Frequent moderate-to-warm pool sessions prepare you for water temps averaging 24–26°C (75–79°F).
✅ Bike Training for Rolling Terrain:
Vichy’s 90 KM ride includes fast flats and sustained climbs like the Côte de Saint-Antoine de Cusset (700m elevation gain). Our plan includes:
Climbing acceleration sets
VO2 max intervals
Threshold development
These build the power and pacing control needed to handle climbs and descents while maintaining steady output across flats.
✅ Run Training for Heat & Consistency:
The 21.1 KM run is flat but exposed. You’ll prepare with:
Long tempo efforts
Brick workouts simulating hot race conditions
Nutrition and hydration strategy practice
All tailored to help you run strong when the temperature rises.
✅ Periodized Structure Built for Adaptation:
🔁 3 weeks training + 1 week recovery = optimal performance gains
📈 Begins at 9.5 hours/week and peaks at 14.5 hours/week
✅ Strength & Conditioning:
Early focus on functional strength transitions into classic endurance strength work, supporting injury prevention and overall performance.
✅ Advanced Endurance Techniques Included:
Aerobic mile building
VO2 max intervals
Anaerobic threshold sets
ATP-PC sprint power sessions
👟 Designed for Amateur Advanced Triathletes seeking structured, results-driven preparation with professional guidance.
Ready to take on Vichy with confidence?
Start your Half Distance Triathlon journey today with this proven training plan—featuring personalized coach support via email to keep you motivated, on track, and race-day ready.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
01:18:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
03:28:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
02:08:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Run
x2
|
01:43:00 | 02:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:18:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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03:28:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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02:08:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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01:43:00 | 02:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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