Racing the Full Distance Triathlon Vichy France competitively requires more than covering the distance. You need swim efficiency, sustained cycling power, climbing strength, disciplined pacing, and enough durability to run strongly after 180 km on the bike. This 44-week triathlon training plan gives you the time and structure to develop each progressively.
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No prerequisite base mileage is required. The program combines a 12-week foundation with 32 weeks of race-specific Full Distance Triathlon training.
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🏊 Efficiency for Vichy’s 3.8 km Allier River Swim
Progressive endurance swimming, technique-focused instructional drills, and open-water preparation develop stroke efficiency and stamina. The objective is to swim strongly without spending energy you will need later in the race.
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🚴 Build Power for 180 km and 2,110 Meters of Climbing
Vichy’s Auvergne bike course combines fast straights, the climb toward La Guillermie, rolling hills, false flats, and descents. Aerobic endurance rides, VO₂ intervals, anaerobic threshold work, strength training, and RPE, heart-rate, and power-based sessions develop sustainable power, climbing ability, and fatigue resistance.
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🏃 Prepare to Race the 42.2 km Marathon
Vichy’s flat, fast four-loop run around Lac d’Allier rewards intelligent bike pacing. Tempo running, structured intervals, endurance sessions, and progressive bike-to-run bricks develop running economy and the ability to maintain pace on fatigued legs.
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📈 44 Weeks of Progressive Development
The 12-week base phase follows a 3:1 structure, beginning around 4.5 hours per week and reaching 8.5 hours before a Week 12 brick endurance test. The 32-week race-specific phase begins around 8 hours and peaks at approximately 16.5 hours per week.
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🏁 Test Your Fitness with “B” and “C” Races
Optional “C” races provide lower-stress practice, while “B” races serve as competitive tune-ups. Test pacing, fueling, transitions, equipment, and race execution before your Vichy A-race.
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Prepare to Compete at Vichy
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This Competitive Intermediate Full Distance Triathlon training plan develops aerobic endurance, threshold fitness, climbing power, open-water skills, running durability, and race-specific brick fitness.
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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.