This 24-week Full Distance Triathlon training plan is built to prepare you precisely for the unique demands of the Tours Metropole – Loire Valley course. With its fast 3.8 km river swim in the Cher, a predominantly flat and rapid bike course through castle-lined countryside, and a scenic run along the Parc Honoré de Balzac, this race rewards athletes who develop strong aerobic durability, sustained power output, steady pacing control, and confident river-swim technique. Every phase of this ...