🔥2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON KRAICHGAU - SENIOR TRIATHLETES W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥2026 HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON KRAICHGAU - SENIOR TRIATHLETES W/AI GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
44 Weeks
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Plan Description
HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON KRAICHGAU
🏁 Race Smart. Train Strong. Finish Proud.
Elite-Level Training Plan Built for Senior Triathletes 60+
Prepare for the Half Distance Triathlon Kraichgau with a plan specifically crafted for senior athletes looking to perform their best—regardless of experience. This 44-week program is optimized for those over 60, with evidence-based training that builds endurance, strength, and confidence for race day.
🧭 Why This Plan Is Perfect for Kraichgau
The Kraichgau course is stunning—but it’s also demanding. With over 1000 meters of climbing on the bike and a multi-loop run, you need a training plan that respects your age and your ambition.
✅ Designed for Seniors, Not Just Adapted
✅ Built-In Recovery for Joint & Muscle Protection
✅ Custom-Phased Training for Hills, Speed & Endurance
💡 How You’ll Be Race-Ready for Kraichgau
🏊♂️ Swim – 1.9 km in Hardtsee’s Calm Waters
✅ Easy-to-follow swim drills build efficiency and endurance
✅ Mobility-focused warmups protect shoulders and neck
✅ Zone 2 sessions improve comfort and pace control in open water
🚴♂️ Bike – 90 km in the “Land of 1000 Hills”
✅ Strength & aerobic development prepares you for long climbs
✅ High-cadence drills increase speed without overexerting joints
✅ Power-based intervals optimize your output for Kraichgau’s rollers
🏃♂️ Run – 21.1 km in Scenic Bad Schönborn
✅ Multi-lap race simulations to improve pacing and mental focus
✅ Transition-ready brick workouts for a smoother race experience
✅ Joint-conscious run technique & strength sessions reduce injury risk
📈 Plan Highlights
✔ 44 weeks of progressive, senior-specific training
✔ Device-ready workouts—sync with Garmin, heart rate, or RPE
✔ Strength sessions to support balance, bone health, and daily function
✔ Recovery-focused structure (2:1 cycle) tailored to older athletes
Training Volume Summary
📆 44 Weeks | 🏊 61 hrs | 🚴 143 hrs | 🏃 76 hrs | 🏋️ 70 hrs
You’ll build from 4 hours/week to 12.5 hours at peak—safely and sustainably.
🎯 You’re Not Slowing Down—You’re Just Getting Started.
Join the new wave of senior triathletes racing strong in Kraichgau.
🌟 Start your training plan today and take control of your race day success!
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Bike
x3
|
02:26:00 | 03:00:00 |
|
Swim
x3
|
01:20:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:42:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:29:00 | 01:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:26:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:20:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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01:42:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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01:29:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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