If you are a high-performance amateur targeting the Half Distance Triathlon Vilamoura-Algarve, this 24-week triathlon training plan is built for athletes who already have a developed aerobic base and are ready for a demanding, performance-focused build.
The race asks for three different strengths. The protected 1.9 km ocean swim at Vilamoura Marina rewards efficient technique and controlled pacing. The 90 km bike course, with approximately 1,169 m of elevation gain, requires sustained power, climbing durability, and smart effort distribution. Then the flat two-loop run through Vilamoura and Quarteira gives well-prepared athletes the chance to run fast if they have managed the bike correctly.
Your training reflects those demands from the start. Week one begins at about 9 hours and introduces anaerobic threshold and VO2 max work, with volume building to approximately 14.5 hours by week 19. A 3-weeks-build, 1-week-recovery structure helps you absorb harder training while maintaining consistency.
The bike preparation is especially relevant for Vilamoura-Algarve. Heart rate and power-based sessions develop muscular endurance, threshold control, high-end aerobic capacity, and repeatable power for rolling terrain. ATP-PC and short power intervals sharpen acceleration and neuromuscular force, while longer endurance work prepares you to stay composed across the full 90 km.
In the water, instructional drills, open-water sessions, and technique-focused work improve economy, body position, and stroke efficiency for the one-loop ocean swim. Structured brick sessions then teach you to transition from hard cycling into effective running, essential if you want to take advantage of the fast coastal 21.1 km run.
Functional and conventional strength training supports force production, durability, and race-specific resilience. Garmin-compatible structured workouts support precise execution using heart rate, power, and prescribed intensity targets.
You also receive three race-readiness tools with the plan: the Race Predictor Calculator to estimate performance, the Race Pace Strategy Calculator to organize swim, bike, and run execution, and the Triathlon Fueling Calculator to build a practical fueling approach.
It is designed to prepare you to race Vilamoura-Algarve with stronger climbing power, better pacing discipline, greater durability, and the fitness to run fast when it matters most.
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Every level. Every Training Plan. One simple price: just $6 a week—and the plan is yours to keep and reuse forever. Welcome to the Andiamo²™ family, where your goals, lifestyle, and personal best come first. Based in Austin, Texas, we offer in-person and remote triathlon coaching plus structured training plans that give every workout a clear purpose. Whether you’re preparing for your first race or your next breakthrough, you’ll have experienced guidance every step of the way.