Train specifically for the demands of the Versailles Half Distance Triathlon with a 24-week Intermediate triathlon training plan built for athletes moving beyond Sprint and Olympic racing toward stronger age-group performance. The course combines a 1.9 km swim, a rolling 90 km bike through the Chevreuse Valley, and a 21.1 km run through historic Versailles, so success depends on disciplined pacing, cycling strength, and the ability to run well after a demanding ride.
Build the engine, then sharpen the execution.
Training starts at about 7 hours per week and progresses toward roughly 12 hours, using a 3:1 structure of three building weeks followed by one recovery week. Heart rate, RPE, and power-based sessions give each workout a clear purpose while helping you manage intensity across a long preparation cycle. Garmin and similar wearable compatibility make structured sessions easy to follow.
The bike course is the key performance challenge. Its single 90 km loop through the Chevreuse Valley includes rolling terrain and notable climbs, so the plan develops cycling endurance through progressive aerobic work, VO2 max intervals, anaerobic-threshold sessions, and power-based training. Brick workouts then teach you to settle into the run without wasting energy early.
Swim preparation combines endurance work, instructional drill videos, and open-water practice to improve efficiency and confidence for the 1.9 km race swim. The 21.1 km run is completed over three 7 km loops in Versailles, making rhythm and pacing especially important; structured run intervals and track sessions help prepare you to hold form as fatigue builds.
Three race-readiness tools are included: the Race Predictor Calculator to estimate potential performance, the Race Pace Strategy Calculator to organize swim, bike, and run execution, and the Triathlon Fueling Calculator to build your fueling approach.
Choose this Versailles Half Distance Triathlon training plan for a structured 24-week progression tied directly to the demands you will face on race day.
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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.