🚴BEGINNER MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (ESPRIT - MONTREAL 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🚴BEGINNER MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (ESPRIT - MONTREAL 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
The Middle Distance Triathlon Montréal offers an exceptional race experience with a 1.9 km swim in the Olympic Basin, a fast 90 km bike on the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, and a flat 21.1 km run around the Olympic site. This Middle Distance Triathlon Montréal training plan is expertly crafted to prepare you to excel in every part of this demanding race.
The plan begins with a focused 12-week base phase that builds endurance and strength without overwhelming mileage. Swim technique is a key focus during this phase, setting you up for success in the calm, clear waters of the Olympic Basin. The included swim drills improve efficiency, helping you save energy for the bike and run.
After the base phase, the plan intensifies over 32 weeks, blending endurance, strength, and advanced swim refinement. VO2 interval training prepares you for the fast-paced, 21-lap bike course where pacing and energy management are critical under drafting rules. You'll develop the power to maintain speed and focus amid enthusiastic crowds.
The run is a flat, 4½-lap half marathon, so structured run/jog sessions using heart rate and RPE guide you to build aerobic capacity and pacing skills. Anaerobic threshold training prepares your legs to sustain speed, mirroring the course’s repetitive layout and helping you finish strong at the historic Olympic finish line.
Key benefits of this Middle Distance Triathlon training plan include:
✅ “B” and “C” races to gain experience and sharpen your race readiness
✅ Instructional swim videos to enhance technique and confidence
✅ Strength sessions designed for beginner triathletes to boost power and prevent injury
✅ Heart rate and RPE-based bike and run workouts to optimize endurance and pacing
This 44-week Middle Distance Triathlon Montréal training plan offers comprehensive preparation with personalized email coach support to guide and motivate you every step of the way. Take control of your triathlon journey and get ready to perform your best in the Middle Distance Triathlon Montréal.
Start your training today and unlock your potential in one of Canada’s most iconic middle-distance triathlons
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
|
01:25:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
02:40:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
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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