🏅INTERMEDIATE MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (SANREMO - ITALY 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏅INTERMEDIATE MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (SANREMO - ITALY 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
The Middle Distance Triathlon in Sanremo demands a unique blend of endurance, climbing strength, bike handling, and mental focus. This 36-week Triathlon Training Plan is crafted to prepare you for every challenge the Ligurian course presents — from the calm but salty waters off Bagni Paradiso beach to the 17 km ascent of Passo Ghimbegna and the fast, technical descent into the heart of Sanremo, finishing with a flat, fast half marathon along the Mediterranean coast.
✅ Swim-Ready Confidence – Progressive open-water sessions build your comfort in calm sea conditions while refining sighting and pacing for the 1.9 km swim.
✅ Climbing Power & Descending Skill – Long sustained climbs, strength-building bike workouts, and technical descent practice prepare you for the 1,500 m elevation gain and the thrilling Poggio di Sanremo drop.
✅ Run Strength for Speed – Brick sessions, tempo runs, and pacing strategies sharpen your ability to hold form over the 21.1 km coastal pathway, including the unique rhythm shift through the Capo Nero tunnel.
✅ Periodized Structure – 12-week base phase builds strength and technique, followed by a 24-week specific phase targeting endurance, VO₂ max, and threshold performance for peak race-day condition.
✅ Smart Load Management – 3 weeks of progressive training followed by 1 week of active recovery ensures sustainable performance gains without burnout.
Every session is designed around heart rate and power metrics, fully Garmin-compatible for seamless tracking. Whether you’re stepping up from Olympic distance or chasing an age-group podium, this plan ensures you arrive in Sanremo ready to perform at your absolute best.
🌟 Includes Personalized Email Coach Support – Get expert guidance to fine-tune your race prep, adjust for life’s curveballs, and keep motivation high.
Your next breakthrough performance starts now. Commit to your Middle Distance Triathlon journey and be fully prepared for the spectacular — and demanding — Sanremo course. 🏊♂️🚴♂️🏃♂️
➡ Secure your 36-week training plan today and race Sanremo with confidence!
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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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01:19:00 | 01:15:00 |
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Bike
x3
|
02:28:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:50:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:34:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:19:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:28:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:50:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:34:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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