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🔥 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON KRAICHGAU - ADVANCED W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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🔥 2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON KRAICHGAU - ADVANCED W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON

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Author

Paul M Johnson

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Length

44 Weeks

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Plan Description

Conquer the Land of 1000 Hills with Our 44-Week Advanced Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan

The Half Distance Triathlon Kraichgau offers everything a serious triathlete could want—crystal-clear swimming in Hardtsee, scenic and demanding climbs through vineyards, and a fast, flat run through the vibrant Kurpark of Bad Schönborn.

To rise to the challenge, you need more than motivation—you need a plan. Our 44-week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan is built specifically for amateur advanced athletes like you who are aiming to perform their best in Kraichgau’s dynamic course.

Why This Plan Works for Kraichgau:

✅ Built for the Terrain: Over 1,000 meters of elevation gain on the bike? Our training plan incorporates hill-specific workouts and bike-handling skills tailored for Kraichgau’s famous climbs and fast straights.

✅ Swim-Ready From Day One: The flat shores and clear water of Hardtsee call for precise technique and endurance. Our plan begins with stroke refinement and builds open-water swim confidence.

✅ Run Strong, Finish Strong: The flat 21.1 km run in Bad Schönborn is ideal for pacing. We include race-pace interval training, mental endurance drills, and tempo work to keep your legs turning fast through the final lap.

What You’ll Get:

🔥 12-Week Base Phase: No prior mileage needed. We guide you from zero to race-prepared with aerobic base development, strength prep, and recovery principles.

📆 32-Week Specialized Training: A progressive 3:1 structure—3 weeks of focused work followed by 1 week of strategic recovery—designed to maximize gains and minimize injury.

⏱️ Structured Weekly Volume: Start at 9.5 hours/week, peaking at 14 hours by Week 39 to match the physical demands of race day.

🏋️‍♂️ Integrated Strength Training: Transition from functional bodyweight exercises to conventional strength work, enhancing power for both hills and sprint finishes.

🧠 Performance-Driven Workouts: Including endurance base building, VO2 max sets, anaerobic threshold sessions, and sprint-focused ATP-PC work—all tailored to race-specific effort.

If you're ready to train with purpose, race with power, and fully embrace the experience of Kraichgau’s legendary Half Distance Triathlon, this plan is your edge.

👉 Start your journey today and train like you mean it. Your best race is waiting.


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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim x3
01:21:00 01:15:00
Bike x3
03:43:00 02:35:00
Strength x2
02:04:00 01:00:00
Run x2
01:43:00 01:40:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Swim
01:21:00 01:15:00
Bike
03:43:00 02:35:00
Strength
02:04:00 01:00:00
Run
01:43:00 01:40:00

Training Load By Week


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  • Power Meter
  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

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Paul M Johnson

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