🏆 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON VICHY - INTERMEDIATE W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏆 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON VICHY - INTERMEDIATE W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
The Half Distance Triathlon in Vichy is more than a race—it’s a test of preparation, pacing, and mental resilience. With its calm swim, rolling bike course, and warm, flat run along the Allier River, each segment presents its own challenges. This 44-week intermediate training plan is built to meet them with intention, structure, and a clear progression.
🏊 Preparing for the Swim – 1.9 KM in Lac d’Allier
The single-loop course in Lac d’Allier typically offers warm, still waters—ideal conditions, but still requiring open-water confidence. This plan includes early exposure to sighting drills and longer aerobic swim sets, gradually building your ability to maintain rhythm and stay composed in a race-day environment.
🚴 Developing Strength for the Bike – 90 KM Through Auvergne
The bike leg weaves through the countryside with moderate elevation—about 700m total—and includes climbs like the Côte de Saint-Antoine de Cusset. Weekly rides include intervals on rolling terrain and low-cadence hill work to simulate course demands. Over time, your strength and pacing control improve—crucial for managing both climbs and fast flats.
🏃 Building Endurance for the Run – 21.1 KM Along the River
Vichy’s two-loop run course is flat but exposed to heat. The plan introduces run-bike brick sessions early on, progressing to longer, race-paced efforts under fatigue. You'll also train with hydration strategies and heat management in mind—elements that can make or break this final leg.
What This Plan Offers:
✔️ A 12-week base phase to build aerobic capacity and structural durability
✔️ A 32-week build phase focused on threshold development and race specificity
✔️ Workouts structured by heart rate and power, with progressive loading
✔️ Brick workouts and open water swim prep for race-day familiarity
✔️ Strength training to reduce injury risk and support muscular endurance
✔️ Coach email support to help adapt the plan to your needs 💬
This plan doesn’t just check boxes—it’s designed to help you train with clarity, understand the demands of the Vichy course, and arrive on race day well-prepared.
➡️ Begin your training with a thoughtful plan—and ongoing support—tailored to 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
|
01:22:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
02:43:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:59:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:29:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:22:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:43:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:59:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:29:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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