🔥2026 FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON VITORIA GASTEIZ - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥2026 FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON VITORIA GASTEIZ - MASTERS W/RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
This Full Distance Triathlon Vitoria-Gasteiz 36-week program is engineered for competitive Masters athletes (40+) who aim to thrive on the course's unique demands. From the calm, single-loop 3.8 km swim in Ulibarri-Gamboa Lake to the record-breaking 180.2 km bike route through the Álava region, and finally, the spectator-lined 42.2 km run through the heart of Vitoria-Gasteiz—this race rewards those who are both prepared and resilient.
Why This Plan Gives You the Edge in Vitoria-Gasteiz
✔ Progressive Adaptation for a Demanding Course
The program starts with foundational endurance—crucial for navigating the lake’s open-water dynamics and the long, rolling bike course. In the final 24 weeks, training shifts toward race-specific intensities, helping you handle the fast, flat marathon finish in Plaza España.
✔ Precision-Based Cycling and Running
Sessions are guided by FTP, MHR, and RPE, aligned with your data from Garmin and leading analytics platforms. You’ll be ready for the long, sustained efforts on the scenic but fast bike course and capable of holding pace through the final kilometers of the run.
✔ Physiological Periodization
With a 3:1 load-recovery cycle, your body absorbs training stress efficiently—reducing injury risk and maximizing adaptations in aerobic power, lactate clearance, and neuromuscular economy.
Training Structure Tailored to the Race
Phase 1: Foundational Endurance (12 Weeks)
✅ Elevates aerobic efficiency for long, steady-state efforts.
✅ Improves swim form with neuromuscular drills—ideal for the calm lake environment.
✅ Builds early cardiovascular gains through VO2 max intervals.
Phase 2: Race-Specific Performance (24 Weeks)
✅ Introduces long brick workouts and open-water simulations.
✅ Emphasizes anaerobic threshold development—key for a strong finish in the city loop run.
✅ Peaks with a 16-hour training load, applying a polarized model to optimize recovery and gains.
Integrated Performance Strategies
✔ Swim form correction for hydrodynamic efficiency
✔ Power- and HR-based cycling/running tailored to terrain and fatigue
✔ Periodized strength for durability across all three disciplines
✔ Syncs with smart training platforms for real-time feedback
This is more than a training schedule—it's a complete system built for performance in Vitoria-Gasteiz. With email support from a qualified coach, you’ll never train alone.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
|
01:47:00 | 01:30:00 |
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Bike
x2
|
02:36:00 | 05:00:00 |
|
Run
x2
|
02:03:00 | 03:30:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:16:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
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01:47:00 | 01:30:00 | |
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02:36:00 | 05:00:00 | |
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02:03:00 | 03:30:00 | |
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01:16:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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