Description
Be ready for ÖTILLÖ Cannes, with this optimal 8-week swimrun training plan designed by ÖTILLÖ top athlete and 2018 and 2019 ÖTILLÖ Cannes 2nd and 3rd place, Nicolas Remires.
This training plan is made specifically for ÖtillÖ Cannes, and will get you ready for your challenge through a detailed 8-week program designed by a two times podium finisher.
During this 8-week training, you will progressively build the swimming endurance and running strength you need for this long race. The weekly amount of training time is between 5.5 and 9 hours. It is all set on Training Peaks.
This swimrun training plan can be followed by athletes of any level. You will only have to adapt all the session to your pace.
All the training sessions of this swimrun training plan are accurately detailed and explained. The plan is following a progression leading to the top form on race day.
This swimrun training plan is for those who want to adapt their training to the exact features and challenges of ÖTILLÖ Cannes.
Why do you need a training plan specific to ÖTILLÖ Cannes?
ÖTILLÖ Cannes is a race with many specificities, and it is important to consider all the details of the race during the training if you want to perform at your best on race day.
With 30.9 km of running and 8.5 km of swimming, ÖTILLÖ Cannes is challenging because of different features:
- The swim sections are long (1600 m is the longest) and it can be lots of currents and exposed swims.
- Two run sections are uphill, steep.
- Most of the runs are on pavement roads, on the flat.
Throughout this 8-week swimrun training plan, you will train based on the ÖTILLÖ Cannes distances and specificities. Be prepared for some long swim sets and some hill running efforts.
What is included in this swimrun training plan?
When you purchase your swimrun training plan, you receive a PDF with a link for the coach Training Peaks account. As soon as you click on this link, the coach will apply you the training plan, where each session is detailed. You decide how you want to organise your week and plan your training. You will be able to move the session on Training Peaks.
At a glance:
Author: Nicolas Remires, Endurance Sports Coach & Top Swimrun Athlete
Length: 8 weeks
Level: Any level.
Typical week: 3 runs, 3 swims, 1 optional activity, 1 swimrun.
Longest workout: 2.5 hours
