The Full Distance Triathlon Vichy France rewards more than endurance. To race this course competitively, you need efficient swimming, sustained climbing power, disciplined bike pacing, and the ability to run well after 180 km of demanding terrain. This 24-week Full Distance Triathlon training plan is built for the experienced, high-performance amateur athlete pursuing a stronger race-day result.
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A developed aerobic base is essential before starting. Week 1 includes anaerobic threshold intervals, and training progresses from approximately 10.5 hours to a peak of about 18 hours per week.
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🏊 Race the 3.8 km Allier River Swim Efficiently
Endurance swimming, instructional technique drills, and open-water sessions develop swim economy and race-specific stamina. The objective is not simply a fast swim, but reaching T1 with the energy required to race the demanding bike course.
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🚴 Build Power for 2,110 Meters of Climbing
Vichy’s 180 km route combines fast straights, the steady climb toward La Guillermie, rolling hills, false flats, technical terrain, and descents. Aerobic endurance, anaerobic threshold, VO₂ max, hill-strength intervals, anaerobic power, and heart-rate and power-based sessions develop the sustained output and climbing strength needed for the Auvergne terrain.
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🏃 Prepare to Race the Marathon
Vichy finishes with a flat, fast four-loop 42.2 km course around Lac d’Allier. Progressive run endurance, threshold work, VO₂ max training, strength sessions, and advanced bike-to-run bricks develop the durability and efficiency required to maintain pace when fatigue becomes decisive.
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⚡ Train for High Performance
ATP-PC training targets short-duration power, while structured endurance and intensity sessions develop aerobic capacity, muscular endurance, cycling power, running economy, and fatigue resistance. This is purposeful training for an experienced athlete, not simply additional volume.
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Every discipline matters, but Vichy can be decided by how intelligently you distribute effort across the entire race. This high-performance triathlon training plan prepares you to swim efficiently, manage the climbing without unnecessarily compromising your legs, and arrive at the marathon capable of racing.
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Purchase your 24-week Vichy training plan today with personalized email coach support, AI run gait video analysis, open-water sessions, instructional swim and strength videos, advanced brick workouts, and structured heart-rate and power-based training.
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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.