The Full Distance Triathlon Vichy France demands endurance, climbing strength, disciplined pacing, and the ability to maintain performance deep into the marathon. For a competitive Masters 40+ triathlete, the challenge is building that fitness while allowing sufficient recovery to absorb the training.
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This 36-week Full Distance Triathlon training plan combines a 12-week foundation phase with 24 weeks of race-specific development, using progressive overload and planned recovery to prepare you for Vichy.
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🏊 Efficiency for the 3.8 km Allier River Swim
Technique drills, swim biomechanics work, endurance sessions, and open-water training develop stroke efficiency and aerobic stamina. The objective is to swim strongly while conserving energy for the demanding bike and run ahead.
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🚴 Power for 180 km and 2,110 Meters of Climbing
Vichy’s Auvergne bike course combines fast straights with the climb toward La Guillermie, rolling hills, false flats, and descents. Extended aerobic rides, FTP-based training, VO₂ max intervals, threshold work, and strength sessions develop sustainable power, climbing ability, muscular endurance, and fatigue resistance.
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🏃 Durability for Vichy’s 42.2 km Run
The flat, fast four-loop course around Lac d’Allier rewards athletes who pace the bike intelligently. Tempo running, threshold intervals, aerobic endurance, and progressive brick workouts develop running economy and the ability to hold form and pace after 180 km of cycling.
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💪 Built Around the Masters 40+ Athlete
A 3:1 periodization structure provides three progressive training weeks followed by active recovery. Periodized strength training supports muscular function and durability as race-specific workload increases.
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📈 36 Weeks of Progressive Development
The first 12 weeks establish aerobic capacity, swim technique, strength, and neuromuscular efficiency. The following 24 weeks add longer cycling, tempo running, open-water swimming, threshold training, VO₂ max intervals, and race-specific bricks, peaking at approximately 16 hours per week.
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This Masters 40+ triathlon training plan develops the endurance, cycling power, climbing strength, running durability, and race-specific fitness required to pursue a personal best or competitive result at Vichy.
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Purchase your 36-week Vichy training plan today with personalized email coach support, AI run gait video analysis, structured strength training, swim technique guidance, and data-driven bike and run workouts.
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