🔥 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
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
Training for the Half Distance Triathlon in Vichy means preparing for a course that rewards strategy, endurance, and intelligent pacing. Our 44-week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan is expertly designed to mirror the demands of this unique race—so when race day comes, you're not just ready, you're confident.
Here’s how this plan prepares you for the Vichy Half Distance Triathlon:
✅ Swim: Calm, Rectangular Loop in Lac d’Allier
With warm temperatures and clear visibility, the Vichy swim is ideal for athletes who train with purpose.
✔️ Structured swim workouts focus on technique, endurance, and open-water adaptation
✔️ Progressive volume prepares you for a continuous 1.9K swim—no surprises, just strong strokes
✅ Bike: Rolling 90K Through the Auvergne
Vichy's cycling leg features smooth roads, moderate climbs, and the iconic Côte de Saint-Antoine.
✔️ Targeted hill sessions simulate elevation gains (~700m) and build climbing resilience
✔️ Aerobic threshold intervals and long rides sharpen your pacing and time-trial ability
✔️ Brick workouts ensure smooth bike-to-run transitions on tired legs
✅ Run: Fast, Flat Loops Along the Allier River
The flat, spectator-lined run course demands heat management and mental stamina.
✔️ Heat-adaptation strategies built into the plan prepare you for rising temps
✔️ Race pace intervals and tempo runs build the grit to hold speed in the final kilometers
✔️ Frequent brick runs train your body to stay strong when it matters most
🌟 Key Features of the Training Plan:
💪 12-Week Base Phase: Perfect for athletes starting from scratch—no previous base needed
📈 32-Week Structured Build: 3:1 training block design ensures recovery and performance gains
🕒 Progressive Load: Weekly hours ramp from 9.5 to a peak of 14, mimicking race demands
🧠 Science-Backed Training: Includes VO2 Max, Threshold, Power, and ATP-PC energy system development
🏋️♀️ Functional to Conventional Strength Training: Build durability, reduce injury risk
✉️ Personalized Coaching Support Included
You’re not training alone. Every athlete receives direct email access to a coach for support, accountability, and guidance throughout the plan.
🔥 Ready to race the Half Distance Triathlon Vichy with confidence?
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
01:21:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
03:43:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
02:04:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Run
x2
|
01:51:00 | 02:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:21:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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03:43:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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02:04:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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01:51:00 | 02:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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