🚴♂️ 2026 FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON LES SABLES D'OLONNE-VENDEE - BEGINNER PLAN - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🚴♂️ 2026 FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON LES SABLES D'OLONNE-VENDEE - BEGINNER PLAN - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
Ready to take on the Full Distance Triathlon in Les Sables d’Olonne-Vendée, France? Our 44-week training plan was engineered to prepare beginner athletes for the course’s unique demands—whether it’s navigating the historic Vendée Globe canal, climbing over 1,200 meters on the bike, or conquering the 4-loop run along the coast and around Tanchet Lake.
This isn’t just another plan—it’s your personalized roadmap to the finish line.
💥 What You Get:
✅ 12-Week Foundation Phase: Build base fitness, strength, and technique to avoid injury and boost endurance early.
✅ 32-Week Progressive Build: Training ramps from 7.5 to 14 hours per week, peaking smartly for race day.
✅ Race-Specific Prep: Integrated bricks and long sessions simulate the Les Sables d'Olonne course terrain and conditions.
✅ Swim Technique Focus: Weekly drills + video guides prepare you for the 66°F ocean start and canal navigation.
✅ Run + Bike Sessions: Calibrated by RPE and heart rate—ideal for mastering this rolling, windy bike course and hot run finish.
✅ Strength Workouts: Designed for triathletes over 40 or new to the sport—build durability, not bulk.
✅ Coaching Support via Email: Get your questions answered and stay on track with expert guidance when it matters most.
📍 On race day, you'll feel prepared, confident, and strong. Whether you're eyeing your first Full Distance Triathlon or returning for redemption, this plan gives you the structure, support, and strategy to succeed.
Les Sables d'Olonne isn’t just a destination—it’s your finish line. Let’s get you there.
👉 Start your training today and commit to your Full Distance Triathlon journey with confidence.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
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01:50:00 | 01:30:00 |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:50:00 | 01:30:00 | |
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02:29:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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02:32:00 | 05:30:00 | |
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01:05:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
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