🚴♂️ 2026 FULL DISTANCE ITALY EMILIA ROMAGNA - BEGINNER W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🚴♂️ 2026 FULL DISTANCE ITALY EMILIA ROMAGNA - BEGINNER W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
When racing the Full Distance Triathlon Italy, your preparation must match the course’s beauty and demands. From the sun-drenched swim in the Adriatic Sea off Cervia’s beach to the rolling hills of Romagna’s countryside and the historic run through Cervia’s medieval town center—this race is unforgettable. But to perform your best, you need a training plan built to meet the moment.
Our 44-Week Full Distance Triathlon Training Plan is crafted for beginners offering a progression that aligns with your personal pace while targeting the specific challenges of Italy’s course.
✅ Built for the Italy Full Distance Course
Swim-Specific Prep: The plan includes progressive open-water simulation swims and drills designed to help you navigate the calm but unpredictable waters of the Adriatic Sea.
Bike Readiness for Romagna Terrain: With extended rides mimicking the two-loop, slightly rolling course, you'll be ready for the descent from Bertinoro and the expansive flats through the Salt Pans.
Run-Specific Endurance: Long run sessions prepare you for the flat, fast, four-loop marathon through Cervia and Milano Marittima—with brick workouts ensuring your legs stay strong from bike to run.
💡 Structured, Sustainable Progression
Weeks 1–12: Foundational phase builds strength, aerobic capacity, and technique.
Weeks 13–44: Peak endurance training ramps up from 7.5 to 14 hours/week, integrating VO2 intervals, threshold workouts, and race-pace simulations.
🔥 Key Benefits Include:
🏊♂️ Video-guided swim drills to sharpen technique
🚴 Bike and run sessions aligned with Heart Rate and RPE zones
🏃♀️ Brick workouts to master bike-to-run transitions
💪 Intro strength routines to improve muscular endurance
📧 Personalized email coach support—real help from real coaches when you need it most
Whether you're chasing a personal best or completing your first Full Distance Triathlon, this plan equips you physically and mentally for race day in Cervia.
Ready to make the Italy Full Distance Triathlon your breakthrough race?
Start training today with a proven plan that brings structure, accountability, and expert support to your journey.
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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
|
01:04:00 | 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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01:04:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
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