BEGINNER FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (FRANCE - NICE 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
BEGINNER FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (FRANCE - NICE 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Train for Victory: Conquer the Full Distance Triathlon Nice, France
Welcome to the ultimate challenge: the Full Distance Triathlon in Nice, France. A breathtaking Mediterranean swim, a legendary bike course through the Alpes-Maritimes, and a hot, fast-paced run along the Promenade des Anglais—it demands more than fitness. It demands strategy, endurance, and confidence. That’s where your journey begins.
Our 36-Week Full Distance Triathlon Training Plan with Email Coach Support is built for athletes like you—determined, passionate, and ready to go the distance.
🌊 The Race You’re Training For
✔️ Swim: 3.8 km (2.4 miles) in the Mediterranean Sea — two-loop course, warm 75°F (24°C) waters
🚵♂️ Bike: 180.2 km (112 miles) — one-loop, mountainous course featuring the Col de Vence, Col de l’Ecre, and a grueling 9 km Pugets climb
🏃♀️ Run: 42.2 km (26.2 miles) — four loops under the sun along the scenic Promenade des Anglais
This course is as stunning as it is demanding. That’s why your training must be smart, structured, and specific.
💡 How This Plan Prepares You
✔️ Foundational Phase (Weeks 1–12)
🏊 Video-based swim drills to build form and confidence
📈 Gradual progression from 4.5 to 6 hours/week to build durability
🧱 Key brick workouts to simulate race fatigue
✔️ Specialized Full Distance Phase (Weeks 13–36)
🔁 Training volume ramps from 7.5 to 14.5 hours/week
🔥 Tempo runs, hill repeats, and long rides to master the French Alps
🌊 Open-water skills to handle waves, currents, and race-day pressure
🚴 Progressive bricks to build endurance across all three disciplines
✔️ Email Coach Support
Your finish line in Nice is waiting—and so is your transformation.
👉 Start your Full Distance Triathlon journey today. The podium begins with your first step.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
|
01:42:00 | 01:30:00 |
|
Bike
x2
|
02:19:00 | 05:30:00 |
|
Run
x2
|
02:13:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Strength
x1
|
01:08:00 | 00:55:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:42:00 | 01:30:00 | |
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02:19:00 | 05:30:00 | |
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02:13:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:08:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
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