BEGINNER FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (VITORIA GASTEIZ - SPAIN 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
BEGINNER FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 36 WEEKS - (VITORIA GASTEIZ - SPAIN 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, offers one of Europe’s most compelling Full Distance Triathlon experiences. With a calm, single-loop 3.8 km swim in Ulibarri-Gamboa Lake, a 180.2 km bike course that winds through the Álava region and along the Camino de Santiago, and a flat, fast 42.2 km run through a crowd-filled city center, this course demands not only endurance but smart, targeted preparation.
The 36-week Full Distance Triathlon Beginner Training Plan is built to prepare you for exactly these conditions—with a phased approach designed to help athletes over time rather than overwhelm from the start. Whether your goal is simply to finish or to race confidently, this plan helps you develop the skills and aerobic capacity needed for success in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
✅ Phase 1 – Foundational Training (12 Weeks)
Build endurance gradually from 4.5 to 6 hours per week
Master swim fundamentals with video-guided drills
Establish aerobic base while reducing injury risk
✅ Phase 2 – Full Distance Triathlon Training (24 Weeks)
Progressive load increases up to 14.5 hours per week
Targeted tempo workouts to increase bike power output
Brick sessions that prepare you for seamless transitions
Open-water swim simulation techniques that build race-day confidence
This structure aligns with the demands of the Vitoria-Gasteiz course. The flat terrain and mild temperatures make it fast, but only if your training equips you with durability and discipline. The long bike segment especially requires sustained power and strategic pacing—precisely what this program develops over time.
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Are you ready to train with intention and compete with confidence at Vitoria-Gasteiz?
👉 Start your 36-week journey today and be fully prepared for race day.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
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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