ADVANCED MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (SANREMO - ITALY 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
ADVANCED MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (SANREMO - ITALY 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Master the breathtaking yet demanding Middle Distance Triathlon in Sanremo with a program built for serious amateur athletes aiming for peak performance. This 36-week blueprint combines 12 weeks of foundational work with 24 weeks of race-specific preparation, perfectly aligned to the Ligurian Sea swim, the challenging Passo Ghimbegna climb, and the fast coastal run.
Starting at 9.5 training hours per week and building to a peak of 14.5, the plan follows a proven 3-weeks-on / 1-week-recovery cycle. You’ll begin with functional strength to bulletproof your body for the 17 km climb to Passo Ghimbegna, transition into sport-specific strength for sustained power, and refine your aerobic base for the rolling approach through Santo Stefano al Mare and Castellaro.
✅ Open-Water Swim Mastery – Technique-focused sessions prepare you for the calm yet salty waters of the Ligurian Sea, ensuring efficient sighting and buoy navigation.
✅ Climbing Power & Endurance – Progressive hill work and climbing accelerations replicate the sustained gradients to 1,030 m at Passo Ghimbegna.
✅ Descending Confidence – Technical bike handling drills mirror the fast, winding descents through Bajardo and the legendary Poggio di Sanremo.
✅ Sustained Run Strength – Tempo intervals and threshold sessions match the flat, fast coastal pathway to Ospedaletti, including pace control through the Capo Nero tunnel.
✅ Aerobic Engine Expansion – VO₂ max, anaerobic threshold, and ATP-PC sprint work for closing surges and high-end durability.
Every workout is strategically placed to prepare you for race-day demands — from the first stroke at Bagni Paradiso beach to the final sprint along the Mediterranean coast.
💬 Personalized Coach Support via Email is included, so you’ll never have to guess if you’re on the right track.
Take the step today toward your strongest Middle Distance Triathlon performance yet — and make Sanremo your defining race. 🚀
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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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01:18:00 | 01:15:00 |
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Bike
x3
|
03:28:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
02:08:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Run
x2
|
01:43:00 | 02:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:18:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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03:28:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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02:08:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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01:43:00 | 02:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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