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🚴‍♂️BEGINNER FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON 44 WEEKS (TOURS METROPOLE - LORIE VALLEY 2026) PAUL M. JOHNSON

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🚴‍♂️BEGINNER FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON 44 WEEKS (TOURS METROPOLE - LORIE VALLEY 2026) PAUL M. JOHNSON

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Author

Paul M Johnson - Andiamo²®

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Length

44 Weeks

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Plan Description

The Full Distance Triathlon Tours Metropole – Loire Valley Course demands efficient endurance, steady pacing, and strong technical skill—and this 44-Week Full Distance Triathlon Training Plan prepares you precisely for those race-day challenges. With a fast, mostly flat bike course, a calm river swim in the Cher, and a scenic run through Parc Honoré de Balzac, this program builds the aerobic durability and race-specific strength needed to excel on one of France’s fastest full-distance courses.

This structured 44-week progression begins with a focused 12-week foundational phase, developing essential conditioning, mobility, and technique to support the long hours ahead. You’ll gradually build from 7.5 hours in Week 13 to a purposeful peak around 14 hours in Week 39—ideal for preparing your body for the sustained, steady output required on the Loire Valley’s flat terrain. Swim technique sessions mirror the rhythm of the Cher River course, bike workouts improve power for long, uninterrupted stretches of countryside, and run sessions prepare your legs for smooth pacing along the river paths.

Your plan integrates strength training, aerobic endurance, VO₂ interval work, and threshold development to match the physical demands of this fast and scenic Full Distance Triathlon. The balanced structure ensures you arrive prepared—not only to finish, but to feel confident through every stroke, pedal, and stride.

Key Benefits

✔️ Swim drills aligned to calm-water river conditions
✔️ Bike workouts tailored for flat, fast terrain and sustained power
✔️ Run sessions that build durable pacing for the Cher river pathways
✔️ Beginner-friendly strength sessions that support injury-free training
✔️ Structured workouts using RPE and heart-rate guidance
✔️ VO₂ and threshold development for peak race-day performance
✔️ Includes personalized email coach support whenever you need expert guidance

This is your moment to build the endurance, confidence, and resilience required for the Full Distance Triathlon Tours Metropole – Loire Valley. Elevate your preparation with a plan designed for real-world results and supported by an experienced endurance coach.

Start your journey today and feel ready for every mile that awaits in the Loire Valley.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim x3
01:52:00 01:30:00
Run x3
02:30:00 03:30:00
Bike x2
02:32:00 05:30:00
Strength x1
01:05:00 00:55:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim
01:52:00 01:30:00
Run
02:30:00 03:30:00
Bike
02:32:00 05:30:00
Strength
01:05:00 00:55:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

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Andiamo²®

Welcome to the Andiamo²® family! Based in Austin, Texas, we offer in-person and remote triathlon coaching, along with structured training plans designed to fit your goals and lifestyle. We understand that starting a triathlon journey is a big decision, and we’re here to guide and support you every step of the way. For us, it’s about more than just race day—it’s about celebrating your active lifestyle and helping you reach your personal best.


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