🥇MASTERS 40+ FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON 44 WEEKS (TOURS METROPOLE - LORIE VALLEY 2026) PAUL M. JOHNSON
🥇MASTERS 40+ FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON 44 WEEKS (TOURS METROPOLE - LORIE VALLEY 2026) PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
Master your journey to the Full Distance Triathlon Tours Métropole – Loire Valley with a 44-week Competitive Training Plan crafted specifically for the committed Masters 40+ triathlete. This program respects the physiological needs of athletes over 40—prioritizing smart progression, recovery, mobility, and strength—while fully preparing you for one of France’s fastest and most scenic Full Distance Triathlon courses.
This structured plan begins smoothly even after time away from training. The progressive load builds aerobic depth, joint-friendly strength, and long-range endurance essential for the 3.8 km Cher River swim, the flat and fast Touraine bike course past Loire Valley castles, and the rhythmic riverside run through Parc Honoré de Balzac leading to the indoor finish line.
A Proven 44-Week System for Masters 40+
✔️ 12-Week Base Phase – Gradual endurance building, technique refinement, and mobility development using a 3:1 load-to-recovery cycle ideal for the 40+ athlete.
✔️ 32-Week Full Distance Triathlon Phase – Structured from 7 to 15 hours per week to build sustainable speed, muscular durability, and race-ready stamina for a flat, fast Full Distance Triathlon.
Precision Training for Mature Endurance Athletes
Your plan syncs with Garmin devices and uses RPE, heart-rate, and power zones—perfect for maintaining controlled output on the flat bike course and strong pacing along the Cher River run paths.
Comprehensive Training Breakdown
🏊 Swim: 166 sessions developing open-water confidence and river-swim efficiency.
🚴 Bike: 152 power-based rides focused on steady pacing and fatigue resistance.
🏃 Run: 122 workouts enhancing cadence, strength, and late-race control.
🏋️ Strength: 96 sessions (63+ hours) tailored to Masters athletes for stability, power, and injury prevention.
Key Masters-Focused Benefits
✔️ Enhances mobility, joint health, and functional strength
✔️ Builds sustainable aerobic power for flat terrain
✔️ Improves river-swim technique and comfort
✔️ Strengthens fatigue resistance for long steady outputs
✔️ Reduces injury risk with structured recovery
✔️ Supports ideal pacing for Tours Métropole – Loire Valley
You’re ready for a powerful season. Commit to your Full Distance Triathlon goals today—with personalized email-coach support guiding every step of your Loire Valley journey.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Swim
x3
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01:56:00 | 01:30:00 |
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Run
x3
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02:17:00 | 03:30:00 |
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Bike
x2
|
02:56:00 | 05:00:00 |
|
Strength
x1
|
01:12:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
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01:56:00 | 01:30:00 | |
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02:17:00 | 03:30:00 | |
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02:56:00 | 05:00:00 | |
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01:12:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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