🚴 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON VICHY - BEGINNER W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🚴 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON VICHY - BEGINNER W/RUN GAIT VIDEO ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
Preparing for the Half Distance Triathlon Vichy: How This 44-Week Beginner Plan Aligns with the Course
The Half Distance Triathlon in Vichy is a thoughtfully designed race that blends beauty with challenge. A calm lake swim, a rolling bike through the French countryside, and a flat, fast half marathon create a course that rewards consistency, smart pacing, and well-rounded preparation. This 44-week beginner plan has been structured to meet those demands head-on—without overwhelming you along the way.
🏊♂️ Adapting to the Swim in Lac d’Allier
The race begins with a single-loop 1.9 KM swim in a warm, protected lake. Training begins with technique-focused sessions supported by video drills to help you develop efficiency and rhythm early. There's a strong emphasis on comfort in open water and steady pacing—key for setting the tone for the rest of your race.
🚴 Building Strength for the Rolling Bike Course
Vichy’s 90 KM bike leg covers roughly 700 meters of elevation over smooth roads and moderate climbs, including the côte de Saint-Antoine de Cusset. Throughout the program, structured intervals, long aerobic rides, and strength sessions gradually build your ability to ride strong over rolling terrain—without overreaching.
🏃♂️ Preparing for a Flat, Exposed Run
The two-loop half marathon along the Allier River is flat and fast—but can heat up as the day progresses. The plan integrates heart rate and RPE-based run sessions to develop consistency under fatigue. By race day, you’ll be equipped to manage pacing and hydration, even when conditions get warm.
👇 Additional elements that support your development:
🎥 Instructional swim drills to refine your stroke
🚴 Bike sessions scaled to your current fitness using RPE and HR guidance
🏃 Run workouts designed for pacing and fatigue management
💪 Functional strength training, especially valuable for injury prevention
📩 Coach support via email to help you stay on track and adapt as needed
This plan doesn’t assume you have a big base already. It starts gradually—focusing first on aerobic endurance and strength—before shifting into more race-specific intensity like VO2 intervals and threshold work.
The goal isn’t just to finish. It’s to arrive on race day prepared, balanced, and confident in your ability to handle the unique demands of the Vichy Half Distance Triathlon.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
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01:25:00 | 01:15:00 |
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Bike
x3
|
02:40:00 | 03:00:00 |
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Run
x3
|
01:55:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:05:00 | 00:55:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:25:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:40:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:55:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:05:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
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