The Full Distance Triathlon Vichy France demands more than the ability to cover the distance. You need efficient swimming, sustained cycling power for more than 2,100 meters of climbing, and enough durability left to run a controlled marathon. This 24-week Intermediate Full Distance Triathlon training plan progressively prepares you for those specific demands.
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A solid endurance base is recommended before starting because structured VO₂ interval training begins in Week 1.
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🏊 Prepare for the 3.8 km Allier River Swim
Endurance swimming, technique drills, open-water sessions, and structured workouts develop the efficiency and aerobic stamina needed for Vichy’s single-loop river swim. The objective is simple: swim efficiently while conserving energy for the 180 km bike and marathon ahead.
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🚴 Build Power for Vichy’s 180 km Bike Course
With 2,110 meters of climbing, Vichy combines long fast sections with sustained climbs, rolling terrain, false flats, and descents. Progressive endurance rides, VO₂ intervals, anaerobic threshold training, heart-rate and power-based sessions develop the aerobic capacity, climbing strength, muscular endurance, and pacing discipline this course rewards.
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🏃 Develop Marathon Durability
Vichy finishes with a flat, fast four-loop 42.2 km run around Lac d’Allier. Progressive run training and bike-to-run brick sessions prepare you to maintain efficient form and controlled pacing after a challenging 180 km ride.
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🔄 Progressive Training with Planned Recovery
Training begins around 8 hours per week and builds to approximately 16 hours. A 3:1 periodization structure combines three progressive training weeks with one active-recovery week, helping you build fitness while providing regular opportunities to absorb the workload.
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Train Specifically for Full Distance Triathlon Vichy France
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This Intermediate triathlon training plan combines endurance, VO2 max development, threshold training, open-water swimming, strength work, race-specific cycling, and progressive brick sessions.
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Purchase your 24-week Vichy training plan today and prepare with personalized email coach support, AI run gait video analysis, instructional swim and strength videos*, and structured device-compatible workouts.
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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.