INTERMEDIATE MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (VIEUX - BOUCAU 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
INTERMEDIATE MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (VIEUX - BOUCAU 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
The Middle Distance Triathlon Vieux Boucau France offers a truly unforgettable race experience across its stunning course — a 1.9 km point-to-point swim in a sheltered saltwater marine lake, a 90 km fast and mostly flat bike loop weaving through pine forests and charming Landes villages, and a 21 km run featuring four spectator-packed laps around the lake, finishing in the lively village heart. This race’s fast, flat terrain combined with the unique landscape of sand dunes, beaches, and pine forests demands a balanced and focused approach in training.
Our 24-week Middle Distance Triathlon training plan is expertly designed to prepare you for exactly this kind of course, helping you excel in every discipline while building the endurance and power needed to perform at your best.
✅ Build Endurance & Efficiency — Starting at 7 hours and progressing to 12 hours per week, this plan carefully develops your aerobic base for the long swim, bike, and run legs typical of Middle Distance Triathlon courses.
✅ Swim Mastery in Open Water — The sheltered lake swim requires smooth technique and consistent pacing. Our video-guided swim drills improve your stroke efficiency and confidence, so you glide effortlessly through calm but salty water.
✅ Power & Speed on the Bike — The mostly flat 90 km course favors sustained power and speed with a few rolling hills. Structured intervals using heart rate and power targets sharpen your ability to hold strong, fast efforts while conserving energy.
✅ Run with Consistency & Strength — Four laps around the lake demand steady pacing and mental toughness. Interval training and strength sessions in the plan build resilience and speed, helping you finish strong amid enthusiastic crowds.
✅ Balanced Training with Recovery — Our 3:1 training-to-recovery week ratio lets you push hard while avoiding burnout, vital for maintaining peak form over 24 weeks.
✅ Personalized Coaching Support — You’re never alone on this journey. With personalized email coaching, your questions are answered, and your progress guided every step of the way.
This comprehensive Middle Distance Triathlon training plan harnesses heart rate and power metrics for precision and progress tracking, perfectly suited for Garmin and similar devices. It’s tailored for athletes ready to move beyond Olympic distances and aim for top Age Group results in a full distance triathlon event.
Unlock your potential — start your Middle Distance Triathlon Vieux Boucau France training today! 🏅
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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
|
02:08:00 | 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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02:08:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:16:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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