🚴♂️ 2026 FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON FRANCE BEGINNER W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🚴♂️ 2026 FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON FRANCE BEGINNER W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
Train Smart. Race Strong. Conquer the Full Distance Triathlon in Nice, France.
Racing the Full Distance Triathlon in Nice is no ordinary challenge. With its warm Mediterranean swim, grueling climbs through the French Alps, and sun-soaked marathon along the Promenade des Anglais, this course demands more than willpower—it requires precision training and race-specific preparation.
Our 44-Week Full Distance Triathlon Beginner Training Plan is designed with Nice, France in mind. Whether you're racing your first Full Distance Triathlon or returning to improve your time, this plan will guide you every step of the way.
✅ Phased Training Design
• Weeks 1–12: Build strength, aerobic base, and proper technique
• Weeks 13–44: Increase training volume from 7.5 to 14 hours/week, with targeted endurance, threshold, and VO2 max sessions
✅ Swim Training Focused on Open-Water Success
• Technique-driven drills with 🏊 video instruction
• Gradual volume increase tailored for Mediterranean conditions (avg. 75°F)
✅ Bike Workouts That Build Climbing Power
• Specific sessions prepare you for the Col de Vence, Col de l’Ecre, and the 9 km Pugets climb (up to 15% grade)
• RPE and heart-rate guided rides to build sustained power
✅ Run Prep for the Heat and Repetition of the Promenade
• Training includes tempo efforts at marathon pace.
✅ Strength Training for Injury Prevention and Stability
• 💪 Beginner-friendly sessions to support endurance and performance
✅ Coach Support via Email
• You're not alone. Receive expert answers, personalized feedback, and motivation whenever you need it.
By following this plan, you’ll toe the start line with confidence—knowing your training has been built for the exact demands of the Full Distance Triathlon in Nice. From swim start at Plage des Ponchettes to the electric finish by the beach, you'll be ready for every moment.
🎯 Ready to commit? Take control of your race day performance. Start your journey with our Full Distance Triathlon training plan today—with expert email support to back you all the way.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
---|---|---|
Swim
x3
|
01:50:00 | 01:30:00 |
Run
x3
|
02:29:00 | 03:00:00 |
Bike
x2
|
02:32:00 | 05:30:00 |
Strength
x1
|
01:05:00 | 00:55:00 |
Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
---|---|---|---|
|
01:50:00 | 01:30:00 | |
|
02:29:00 | 03:00:00 | |
|
02:32:00 | 05:30:00 | |
|
01:05:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
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