INTERMEDIATE MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (SALOU - SPAIN 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
INTERMEDIATE MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (SALOU - SPAIN 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
This Middle Distance Triathlon Salou Span Training Plan is expertly designed to prepare you for the unique demands of the race’s swim, bike, and run courses—maximizing your performance on race day.
🏊♂️ Swim Preparation: The plan emphasizes open-water skills crucial for the 1.9 km two-lap swim in the shallow sea off Llevant Beach. By including focused swimming drills with instructional videos, you build the endurance and confidence to handle the rolling beach start and navigate waves efficiently, setting a strong pace without the need for a wetsuit in warm conditions.
🚴♂️ Bike Performance: The fast, flat 85 km bike course at Salou requires sustained power and speed with minimal climbing. This training plan incorporates heart rate and power-based interval sessions to boost your aerobic capacity and speed endurance. Structured workouts on your aero or time trial bike will ensure you’re ready to push hard on the closed, smooth dual carriageway course that has earned the Best Bike Course award in 2024.
🏃♂️ Run Readiness: The 21 km four-lap run at Salou is flat and fast, ideal for maintaining strong pacing under fatigue. This plan’s run sessions balance interval training and steady endurance runs to sharpen your speed and resilience, helping you finish strong amid cheering crowds and a lively beachfront finish.
✅ Key Benefits of This Middle Distance Triathlon Training Plan:
Heart Rate & Power-based workouts for precise, measurable progress
Progressive volume from 7 to 12+ hours/week to build endurance and strength
Balanced 3-week training + 1-week active recovery cycle for optimal adaptation
Comprehensive strength training with expert video guidance*
Open-water swim technique drills tailored for race-day conditions
Personalized email coach support to keep you motivated and on track
This plan is perfect for athletes who have mastered Olympic distances and want to elevate their performance at the Middle Distance Triathlon Salou Span. It’s a structured, science-backed approach to develop your swim, bike, and run skills while building the endurance and mental toughness needed for a top Age Group finish.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Bike
x3
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02:58:00 | 03:20:00 |
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Swim
x3
|
01:22:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
02:09:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:16:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:58:00 | 03:20:00 | |
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01:22:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:09:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:16:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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