Your 36-week Full Distance Triathlon plan is engineered to match the unique demands of the Tours Metropole – Loire Valley race—one of France’s fastest, flattest, and most scenic Full Distance Triathlon courses. With a river swim in the Cher, a lightning-fast bike course through castle-lined countryside, and a rhythm-focused run along the Cher river and Parc Honoré de Balzac, this plan develops the exact endurance, pacing, and durability you need for success.
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The 12-week Base Phase builds your aerobic engine from 6 to 9.5 hours per week, strengthening your ability to hold steady output during the calm but current-sensitive Cher River swim. As the plan progresses into the 24-week Full Distance phase, weekly training rises from 10 to 18 hours with structured race-simulation days—perfect preparation for the course’s long, uninterrupted bike segments and the fast, runnable terrain along the Loire Valley.
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Targeted swim technique work sharpens your efficiency for the 3.8 km river swim, while power- and heart-rate-guided intervals prepare you for the flat, fast bike course where maintaining consistent watts is essential. The run programming mirrors course conditions with sustained aerobic intervals ideal for the smooth riverside paths and park sections. Brick sessions reinforce quick adaptation—mirroring the event’s signature indoor transition and indoor finish line experience.
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Key Benefits for Your Full Distance Triathlon Success
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✔ Technique-driven swim modules ideal for a long river swim
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✔ Power-based bike intervals built for fast, flat terrain
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✔ Aerobic endurance + V02 Max + threshold progression for sustained speed
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✔ Brick workouts that strengthen bike-to-run flow
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✔ Course-specific durability for long steady pacing
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✔ Personalized email coach support included
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This plan gives you everything needed to thrive on one of France’s most beautiful and performance-friendly Full Distance Triathlon courses. Step forward with confidence and prepare for a powerful race-day experience.
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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.