🏅 INTERMEDIATE MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (VIEUX - BOUCAU 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏅 INTERMEDIATE MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (VIEUX - BOUCAU 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
The Middle Distance Triathlon in Vieux Boucau isn’t just another race — it’s a chance to test yourself on one of France’s fastest, most scenic courses. From the smooth, saltwater swim in the sheltered marine lake to the lightning-quick bike through the pine forests and the electric, spectator-lined 4-lap run, this is a course built for speed and precision. Our 36-week triathlon training plan is engineered for experienced triathletes who want to race strong, race smart, and hit peak form on the big day.
🔥 Dominate Every Leg of the Race
✅ Swim Efficiency Under Pressure – Targeted open-water sessions, buoy sighting, and pacing control so you exit the lake fresh and ahead of the pack.
✅ Bike Power to Hold Speed – Power-based intervals, sustained tempo rides, and course-specific simulation to crush the fast flats and handle the rare rollers without breaking rhythm.
✅ Run Strength for Multiple Loops – Lap-by-lap pacing strategies, brick workouts, and speed endurance training to keep you sharp through the final kilometer.
💪 Performance-Driven Structure
12-week base phase to fine-tune swim stroke, cycling cadence, and run form while reinforcing core and leg strength.
24-week race-specific block loaded with VO₂ max intervals, anaerobic threshold work, and race-pace bricks designed to elevate your top-end endurance.
Progressive load from 7.5 to 12 hours/week with strategic recovery weeks to keep you primed for breakthrough sessions.
📲 Precision at Your Fingertips – Garmin-compatible workouts for seamless execution, ensuring every session has purpose and direction.
This is more than a plan — it’s your blueprint for showing up on the Vieux Boucau start line fitter, faster, and mentally sharper than ever. You’ve got the experience. Now get the structure, course-specific preparation, and coaching feedback to turn that experience into a performance worth remembering.
💬 Includes personalized email coach support to fine-tune your sessions, adapt to your schedule, and keep you accountable all the way to race day.
Commit to the plan today — and make your next Middle Distance Triathlon your strongest performance yet.
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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 |
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Run
x3
|
01:49:00 | 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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01:49:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:34:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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