🥇INTERMEDIATE LONG DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (QUEBEC - CANADA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🥇INTERMEDIATE LONG DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 44 WEEKS - (QUEBEC - CANADA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
Get ready to thrive on race day with a plan designed specifically to prepare you for the demands of the Long Distance Triathlon Québec Canada. This iconic course—featuring a 3.8 km swim in the calm waters of Bassin Louise, a 180 km bike through scenic and hilly terrain along the St. Lawrence River, and a 42.2 km marathon through historic Québec City—requires more than just endurance. You need a smart, structured, and race-specific approach to your triathlon training plan.
Our 44-Week Long Distance Triathlon Training Plan is built to help you excel on this challenging and rewarding course.
✅ Course-Specific Endurance: Long rides with sustained elevation work prepare your legs for Québec’s 1,200m of climbing. Expect workouts that mimic the terrain of Île d’Orléans and Montmorency Falls.
✅ Open-Water Swim Readiness: Swim sessions include drills, technique work, and open-water simulation to boost your confidence and efficiency in Bassin Louise’s calm waters.
✅ Marathon Stamina for Historic Streets: Long runs, tempo efforts, and progressive brick workouts prepare your body for pacing through Québec City landmarks like Château Frontenac and finishing strong at the Plains of Abraham.
✅ Tight Cutoff Prep: The plan builds durability with strategic intensity to help you meet the event’s demanding cut-off times without overtraining.
✅ Periodized for Peak Performance: Includes a 12-week base phase, followed by 32 weeks of structured training with progressive load and recovery.
✅ Race Simulation: Optional “B” and “C” races to test nutrition, pacing, and mental strength ahead of the big day.
🔥 Bonus Features to Give You the Edge
💡 AI-Powered Run Gait Analysis
🏊 Video-Based Swim Drill Library
📊 Power & HR-Based Bike and Run Workouts
🏋️♀️ Strength Training Tailored for Triathletes
📧 Personalized Email Coach Support to guide you every step of the way
🎯 Train with purpose. Race with confidence. Whether you’re a master athlete or a podium chaser, this Long Distance Triathlon Training Plan will get you ready to thrive on Québec’s demanding course.
👉 Secure your plan now and start building toward your best performance yet!
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Bike
x3
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02:55:00 | 05:25:00 |
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Swim
x3
|
01:58:00 | 01:30:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
02:30:00 | 03:30:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:32:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:55:00 | 05:25:00 | |
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01:58:00 | 01:30:00 | |
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02:30:00 | 03:30:00 | |
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01:32:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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