🏆INTERMEDIATE MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WKS (FORTE VILLAGE - SARDINIA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏆INTERMEDIATE MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WKS (FORTE VILLAGE - SARDINIA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
The Middle Distance Triathlon Challenge Forte Village Sardinia Italy presents a stunning and demanding course that calls for a well-rounded, carefully structured training approach. This 44-week Intermediate Training Plan is designed to prepare you comprehensively for every unique element of this Middle Distance Triathlon, helping you excel from the swim to the run with confidence and power.
🌊 Swim Preparation: The 1.9 km swim in the crystal-clear waters off Forte Village Resort requires both endurance and technique. This training plan builds a strong swimming foundation with open water drills and stroke refinement through expert-led videos, ensuring you’re comfortable and efficient navigating the coastal swim course.
🚴 Bike Readiness: The 90 km single-lap bike course is technical, featuring a significant 7 km descent and winding along some of the world’s most scenic coastal roads near Pula, Domus De Maria, Teulada, and Sant’Anna Arresi. This plan progressively increases your bike volume and intensity, including power-based and VO2 max intervals, to boost your climbing and descending skills. The fully closed and renewed roads mean you can confidently push your limits on a safer, faster surface — and this training plan primes you perfectly for those demands.
🏃 Run Endurance: The 21 km run, a two-lap route along Santa Margherita di Pula beach and through the historic center, requires strong endurance and pacing strategy. The plan’s run sessions incorporate heart rate–guided tempo and threshold workouts, preparing you to sustain a strong pace while soaking in the stunning finish line at Forte Village Resort.
✅ Key Benefits of This Middle Distance Triathlon Training Plan:
🎯 Builds a progressive 44-week foundation, starting with 12 weeks of base endurance for lasting stamina
🚀 Develops advanced race-specific fitness through VO2 interval and anaerobic threshold training
🏋️♂️ Strengthens muscular power and technique with guided strength and swimming drill videos
🎥 Provides detailed heart rate and power zone workouts for bike and run efficiency
🏁 Incorporates strategic “B” and “C” race events to boost race-day confidence and experience
Take the first step toward dominating your next Middle Distance Triathlon. Commit to a plan that prepares you thoroughly and inspires you to push beyond your limits—secure your training plan today and unlock your full potential!
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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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01:22:00 | 01:15:00 |
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Bike
x3
|
02:43:00 | 03:00:00 |
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Run
x3
|
01:59:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:29:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:22:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:43:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:59:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:29:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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