Half Distance Triathlon Kraichgau – 36-Week Training Plan to Race Stronger in the Land of 1000 Hills

Ready to race the iconic Half Distance Triathlon Kraichgau? Whether you're returning after a training break or stepping up from Sprint or Olympic distance, this 36-week training plan is built specifically for competitive Masters athletes who want to race smarter, train efficiently, and perform at their best in Germany’s triathlon heartland.

🌊 Swim in Hardtsee. Climb through vineyards. Run in Kurpark.
Kraichgau's terrain demands more than just basic fitness. With a rolling 90 km bike course and a deceptively fast 21.1 km run, your body needs a progressive, targeted approach. That’s exactly what this plan delivers.

✅ How This Plan Sets You Up for Success in Kraichgau

✔ Heart Rate & Power-Based Training – Syncs directly with Garmin and other devices for precise, data-driven workouts.

✔ Progressive Periodization – 3:1 training-to-recovery cycle maximizes gains and avoids burnout.

✔ Masters-Specific Strength Training – Maintain lean muscle, boost power, and stay injury-free.

✔ Integrated Swim Sessions – Technique-focused workouts + video drills—no extra materials needed.

✔ Race-Specific Brick & VO2 Intervals – Build endurance and dial in speed for Kraichgau’s course demands.

🏁 Training Structure That Matches the Race Demands

🔹 Weeks 1–12 (Base Phase): Aerobic conditioning, functional strength, foundational swim drills.
🔹 Weeks 13–28 (Build Phase): Threshold workouts, open water prep, hill-specific bike sessions.
🔹 Weeks 29–36 (Peak Phase): Taper with race-paced efforts and track sharpening for your best race day ever.

⏱ Maximize Results Without Overtraining
Starts at just 7.5 hours/week and peaks at 12 hours, giving you the balance to train hard and recover fully—perfect for busy professionals over 40.

📊 Your Full Training Commitment
💪 Strength: 82 sessions | 🏊 Swim: 135 sessions | 🚴 Bike: 120 sessions | 🏃 Run: 98 sessions - Total Hours: 276+

🔥 Train Smarter. Race Stronger.

You’ve already proven you’re serious by choosing Kraichgau. Now commit to a plan designed for Masters athletes who want real results.

👉 Get the training plan today and prepare to crush your next Half Distance Triathlon in Kraichgau.

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