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🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON VICHY - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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🥇 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON VICHY - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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Author

Paul M Johnson

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Length

36 Weeks

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Plan Description

Build the Strength, Endurance, and Race-Day Readiness You Need for the Half Distance Triathlon Vichy

The Half Distance Triathlon Vichy offers a unique mix of beauty and challenge—starting with a warm, calm swim in Lac d’Allier, followed by a 90K ride through the rolling Auvergne countryside, and ending with a flat, fast run along the banks of the Allier River. To perform well here, your training needs to do more than build fitness—it needs to prepare you for the specific demands of this race.

This 36-week Half Distance Triathlon training plan, designed specifically for Masters athletes over 40, takes a deliberate, phased approach to doing just that. It's structured to support long-term development while acknowledging how recovery, strength, and consistency become more critical with age.

How the Plan Prepares You for Vichy:
🏊 Swim Preparedness
Vichy’s one-loop lake swim rewards steady pacing and efficient form. This plan includes technique-focused sessions with integrated drills and video support, helping you build relaxed, confident speed in open water settings.

🚴 Bike Strength for Rolling Terrain
With around 700 meters of elevation gain, the Vichy bike course favors athletes who can maintain consistent power across varied terrain. Targeted intervals, tempo rides, and hill simulations help build the durability and control needed for both the climbs and long descents.

🏃 Flat Run Execution
The two-loop, spectator-lined run course may be flat, but with rising temperatures and potential heat exposure, it becomes a test of pacing and resilience. The plan includes heat management strategies and pacing practice to help you stay strong through the final kilometers.

🔁 Race-Specific Brick Workouts
Sessions that combine bike and run, or swim and bike, are placed strategically to simulate race-day transitions and cumulative fatigue—crucial for preparing both body and mind for the full race experience.

Thoughtfully Structured for Masters Athletes:
✅ Periodized 3:1 load-to-recovery rhythm to reduce injury risk
✅ Strength training for joint health and muscle retention
✅ Heart rate and power-based sessions for precision and sustainability
✅ Weekly training builds from ~7.5 to 12 hours, respecting time and energy demands

Whether you're returning to structured training or aiming for a new personal best, this plan is designed to help you train intelligently and perform with confidence on race day in Vichy.

Includes personalized email support from an experienced coach—so you're never training alone

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim x3
01:16:00 01:15:00
Bike x3
02:31:00 03:00:00
Run x3
01:43:00 02:00:00
Strength x2
01:32:00 01:00:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim
01:16:00 01:15:00
Bike
02:31:00 03:00:00
Run
01:43:00 02:00:00
Strength
01:32:00 01:00:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


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  • Heart Rate Monitor
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