INTERMEDIATE FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS (LES SABLES D'OLOLONNE VENDEE 2026) PAUL M. JOHNSON
INTERMEDIATE FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS (LES SABLES D'OLOLONNE VENDEE 2026) PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Train Smarter for the Full Distance Triathlon Les Sables d'Olonne-Vendée
Conquer the stunning yet demanding course in Les Sables d’Olonne with confidence. Whether you're racing the Full Distance Triathlon for the first time or aiming for a personal best, our 36-week Intermediate Triathlon Plan is designed to build the strength, endurance, and mental toughness needed to thrive in France’s premier coastal race.
🏊♂️ Swim Course Ready
Tackle the 3.8 km one-loop swim through the Vendée Globe canal with confidence. Our plan builds your open water endurance and technique, preparing you for the 66°F (19°C) Atlantic waters.
🚴 Bike Course Strong
Climb over 1,200 meters across 180 km of scenic, hilly terrain. The plan includes progressive hill work, long tempo rides, and power-based intervals to help you master the sharp turns and rolling French countryside.
🏃 Run Course Prepared
With four laps around the seaside promenade and Tanchet Lake, our run training focuses on pacing, mental strength, and brick sessions to prepare you for the final 42.2 km in likely 75°F (24°C) race conditions.
✅ What You Get in the 36-Week Plan:
✔️ 12-week Base Phase to establish endurance—even if you’re starting fresh
✔️ 24-week Build & Peak Phase with a 3:1 training cycle for recovery and gains
✔️ Structured swim, bike, run, and strength sessions tailored for Intermediate athletes
✔️ VO2 max and anaerobic threshold workouts to build race-day speed
✔️ Instructional videos for swim drills and strength exercises
✔️ Heart Rate and Power-based intervals for precision training
✔️ Progressive brick workouts to nail race-day pacing and transitions
This plan isn’t just about finishing—it’s about performing. You’ll arrive in Les Sables d’Olonne physically prepared, mentally focused, and race-ready.
🎯 Ready to commit? Get the plan and train with purpose. Let’s make this your strongest Full Distance Triathlon yet.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Bike
x3
|
02:37:00 | 05:25:00 |
|
Swim
x3
|
01:53:00 | 01:30:00 |
|
Run
x2
|
02:15:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:36:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:37:00 | 05:25:00 | |
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01:53:00 | 01:30:00 | |
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02:15:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:36:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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