Ready to race the Full Distance Triathlon in Les Sables d’Olonne-Vendée? Whether you're chasing a personal best or aiming for a podium, this 36-week science-backed training plan is built specifically for competitive athletes over 40.
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🏊♂️ Swim 3.8 km through the iconic Vendée Globe canal.
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🚴 Bike 180 km across rolling hills and sharp turns in the Olonne forest and countryside.
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🏃 Run 42.2 km along the Tanchet Lake and promenade—then finish strong in the heart of Les Sables d’Olonne.
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This program isn’t just a plan—it’s your performance blueprint, complete with email coach support to keep you accountable, informed, and race-ready.
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Why This Training Plan Works
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✔️ Structured Periodization – 12 weeks of aerobic base building, followed by 24 weeks of race-specific intensity.
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✔️ Precision Workouts – Sessions calibrated using HR, FTP, and RPE; integrates with Garmin and endurance tracking tools.
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✔️ 3:1 Adaptation Cycle – Three weeks of progression, one week of recovery to reduce injury and burnout risk.
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✔️ Personalized Coach Support – Ask questions, troubleshoot setbacks, and stay on track with expert email guidance.
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What You’ll Build
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✅ Aerobic Capacity – Long sessions and tempo builds to enhance endurance.
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✅ Power & Speed – VO2 max intervals and lactate threshold sets to improve performance.
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✅ Swim Mechanics – Proprioceptive drills to refine technique and increase efficiency.
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✅ Strength & Resilience – Integrated strength training for injury prevention and durability.
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You’ve got the discipline. This plan provides the science, structure, and support to take you across the finish line—faster and stronger than ever before.
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👉 Train with purpose. Race with confidence. Start your Full Distance Triathlon journey to Les Sables d’Olonne today.
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Every level. Every Training Plan. One simple price: just $6 a week—and the plan is yours to keep and reuse forever. Welcome to the Andiamo²® family, where your goals, lifestyle, and personal best come first. Based in Austin, Texas, we offer in-person and remote triathlon coaching plus structured training plans that give every workout a clear purpose. Whether you’re preparing for your first race or your next breakthrough, you’ll have experienced guidance every step of the way.