SUP.Training 8 Weeks World Champion Andrii Kraitor: The Sprint Protocol
Who This Plan is Best For
This plan is designed specifically for highly competitive athletes who want to dominate the fastest, most explosive discipline in the sport. You are getting the real, exact 8-week preparation plan of Andrii Kraitor—World Champion and multiple medalist in the 100m SUP sprint, and full professional coach for both the Indonesian National Canoe & Kayak Team and SUP.Training. This is the precise protocol he is using to prepare for the upcoming 2026 ICF World Championships in Italy, with the singular goal of taking home the 100m sprint gold.
Important Note: This 8-week block was originally completely tailor-made to Andrii’s specific physiological profile as an elite sprint specialist. Because of this, it will not be a perfect fit for every athlete, especially those focused purely on endurance. It requires a robust foundation of power and the readiness to endure extreme anaerobic output.
If you are looking for a program that is precisely tuned to your individual needs, physiological metrics, and daily schedule, SUP.Training also offers professional 1:1 coaching with highly individualized plans designed by our elite coaching staff, including Andrii himself.
What to Expect
Expect a scientifically rigorous, high-octane 8-week progression focused entirely on maximum speed, explosive starts, and anaerobic tolerance. There are zero "junk miles" here. Your schedule will be sharply defined by maximal strength gym sessions, plyometric power development, and aggressive, short-burst intervals on the water designed to peak your fast-twitch muscle fibers for race day.
Since this product is strictly a downloadable plan, it does not include personal daily support, technique video analysis, or individual schedule adjustments.
Required Equipment
To execute these sessions exactly as the world champion and elite coach does, you will absolutely need:
A reliable GPS and Heart Rate monitor watch (capable of high-frequency data capture for short sprints) to track your top-end speed and recovery intervals.
Full gym access (especially barbells, heavy free weights, and plyometric boxes) to complete the critical maximum strength and explosive power blocks.
Your race board and sprint paddle for highly specific on-water execution.
A TrainingPeaks account to synchronize your daily workouts and track your peak performance metrics.
From Andrii Kraitor Himself:
"The 100m sprint is completely unforgiving; every single millisecond and every stroke counts. This 8-week block is my ultimate sharpening tool for Italy 2026. It is designed to build undeniable, explosive power off the start line and the exact anaerobic capacity to hold maximum top speed through the finish. It will push your physical limits, but this is exactly what it takes to win gold."
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