Precision matters on the Versailles Half Distance Triathlon, especially for a Masters 40+ athlete balancing performance goals with the need to manage training stress intelligently. This 24-week plan is built for experienced Sprint and Olympic-distance athletes ready to prepare for a 1.9 km swim, a rolling 90 km bike through the Chevreuse Valley, and a 21.1 km run over three 7 km loops in Versailles.
The program begins around 7.5 hours per week and peaks near 12.5, using a 3:1 progression of three building weeks followed by one recovery week. That structure creates room for consistent development without treating recovery as an afterthought.
Versailles rewards athletes who can stay composed as the terrain changes. On the bike, heart rate, RPE, and power-based sessions build pacing control across rolling terrain and notable climbs. Training progresses from aerobic endurance toward VO2 max and anaerobic-threshold work, helping you handle stronger efforts without losing control of the overall ride.
The swim combines endurance work, auto-synced sessions, and video-supported drills to sharpen technique for the 1.9 km race distance. On the run, structured intervals and progressive endurance work prepare you to settle into pace after the bike and maintain form across the three-loop 21.1 km course.
Masters-focused strength training is included throughout the plan, with demonstration videos supporting mobility, durability, and efficient movement. The objective is not simply to add workload, but to allocate it where it has the most value.
You should begin able to swim 1,500 meters comfortably, ride 30 miles with sustained effort, and run at least 5 miles without difficulty.
For race-day planning, the plan also includes the Race Predictor Calculator, Race Pace Strategy Calculator, and Triathlon Fueling Calculator. Together, they help you estimate potential performance, organize swim-bike-run pacing, and build a practical fueling approach.
Personalized email coach support is included whenever you need clarification or guidance during the build.
Choose this Versailles Half Distance Triathlon training plan if you want a performance-focused six-month structure designed around precision, recovery, and the specific demands of the course.
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