🏊♀️BEGINNER FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON 24 WEEKS (TOURS METROPOLE - LORIE VALLEY 2026) PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏊♀️BEGINNER FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON 24 WEEKS (TOURS METROPOLE - LORIE VALLEY 2026) PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
The Tours Metropole – Loire Valley FULL Distance Triathlon rewards athletes who can stay steady, efficient, and well-paced across a flat and fast course. This structured 24 Week Full Distance Triathlon training plan prepares you precisely for the demands of the Cher River swim, the rapid Touraine bike course, and the rhythm of a scenic riverside run that finishes indoors in a vibrant, unforgettable atmosphere.
Your need to currently have essential fitness foundation of swimming 2.5 km comfortably, cycling 45 miles, and running for 60 minutes. From there, you follow a progressive 3:1 structure that builds endurance, sustainable power, and confidence while avoiding overtraining. The early phases develop technique and aerobic durability; later blocks integrate race-specific intensity perfectly suited for a bike course known for speed and consistency. You’ll practice controlled pacing for the calm river swim, steady power output for long flat sections, and efficient run cadence for the Cher river pathways and Parc Honoré de Balzac.
Throughout the plan, training volume grows from 7.5 hours in Week 1 to a peak of 14 hours, giving you the resilience needed for a Full Distance Triathlon without overwhelming your schedule. Every week includes targeted swim technique work, structured bike intervals aligned with the demands of a fast course, and run sessions that develop strength and durability for a late-race push.
Key Benefits Included:
✔ Personalized Email Coach Support
✔ AI-Generated Run Gait Video Analysis
✔ Technique-Focused Swimming Drills with Video Guidance
✔ Heart Rate & RPE-Structured Bike and Run Sessions
✔ Strength-Training Videos Designed for Triathletes*
✔ Purpose-Driven Workouts for Flat and Fast Course Racing
Athletes racing the Tours Metropole – Loire Valley course benefit from efficiency, rhythm, and smart progression—this plan delivers all three while helping you feel prepared from the opening stroke in the Cher to the energy of the indoor finish line.
Start your journey today and move into race day with confidence, structure, and expert guidance every step of the way.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Run
x3
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02:51:00 | 03:30:00 |
|
Swim
x3
|
02:08:00 | 01:30:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
02:59:00 | 05:25:00 |
|
Strength
x1
|
00:47:00 | 00:55:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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|
02:51:00 | 03:30:00 | |
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02:08:00 | 01:30:00 | |
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02:59:00 | 05:25:00 | |
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|
00:47:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
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