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Training Plans
As a working athlete and a coach, I know how challenging it can be to train effectively for paddling events. I have been training and competing internationally for over 10 years and have developed methods that help paddlers at all levels surpass their goals, while still making sure they have quality time available for family, friends and career.
To help you train effectively, I have designed training plans that use periodized training phases to help you peak effectively for your event. Ideally, the longer the preparation the better your performance will be for race day.
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Sprint Training Plan - Subscription
Spread the cost over weekly instalments
Sprint - 8 Week Training Plan
45NZDEvery weekOur 8-week plan is designed for those looking to kickstart their paddling journey with a solid foundation.Valid for 8 weeks+ 7 day free trial- 8 Week Sprint Training Plan
- Four phases: Base, Strength, Speed and Peak
- 4 Key paddling session per week
- Specific for 250m, 500m, 1000m & 1500m distances
- Supplementary cardio and workouts included
- Access to TK Paddlers Community Page
Sprint - 12 Week Training Plan
45NZDEvery weekOur 12-week training plan is for those ready to elevate their paddling and see substantial results.Valid for 12 weeks+ 7 day free trial- 12 Week Sprint Training Plan
- Four phases: Base, Strength, Speed and Peak
- 4 Key paddling session per week
- Specific for 250m, 500m, 1000m & 1500m distances
- Supplementary cardio and workouts included
- Access to TK Paddlers Community Page
Sprint - 16 Week Training Plan
45NZDEvery weekOur 16-week training plan is for those committed to making significant, long-term performance improvements.Valid for 16 weeks+ 7 day free trial- 16 Week Sprint Training Plan
- Four phases: Base, Strength, Speed and Peak
- 4 Key paddling session per week
- Specific for 250m, 500m, 1000m & 1500m distances
- Supplementary cardio and workouts included
- Access to TK Paddlers Community Page
Subscription plans are released in 4 instalments at each phase. All prepaid plans include all phases in the downloaded file.
Distance Training Plan - Subscription
Spread the cost over weekly instalments
Long Distance - 8 Week Training Plan
45NZDEvery weekOur 8-week plan is designed for those looking to kickstart their paddling journey with a solid foundation.Valid for 8 weeks+ 7 day free trial- 8 Week Long Distance Training Plan
- Four phases: Base I, Base II, Speed, and Peak
- 4 Key paddling session per week
- Specific for long distance races ranging from 5km – 30km+
- Supplementary cardio and workouts included
- Access to TK Paddlers Community Page
Long Distance - 12 Week Training Plan
45NZDEvery weekOur 12-week training plan is for those ready to elevate their paddling and see substantial results.Valid for 12 weeks+ 7 day free trial- 12 Week Long Distance Training Plan
- Four phases: Base I, Base II, Speed, and Peak
- 4 Key paddling session per week
- Specific for long distance races ranging from 5km – 30km+
- Supplementary cardio and workouts included
- Access to TK Paddlers Community Page
Long Distance - 16 Week Training Plan
45NZDEvery weekOur 16-week training plan is for those committed to making significant, long-term performance improvements.Valid for 16 weeks+ 7 day free trial- 16 Week Long Distance Training Plan
- Four phases: Base I, Base II, Speed, and Peak
- 4 Key paddling session per week
- Specific for long distance races ranging from 5km – 30km+
- Supplementary cardio and workouts included
- Access to TK Paddlers Community Page
Subscription plans are released in 4 instalments at each phase. All prepaid plans include all phases in the downloaded file.
Training Plan - Prepaid
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Who are the training plans for?Our training plans are suitable for a range of level paddlers who are aiming to achieve peak performance for their main event. The levels are: Novice (3 paddling sessions + land training per week) Intermediate (4 paddling + land training sessions per week) Advanced (5 paddling + land training sessions per week) Elite (6 paddling + land training sessions per week)
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How much training is involved?Novice: 3 x paddling sessions (3-4 hours) + upto 4 x land training sessions (3 days off paddling) per week Intermediate: 4 x paddling sessions (4-5 hours) + upto 4 x land training sessions (3 days off paddling) per week Advanced: 5-7 x paddling sessions multiple sessions per day (5-7 hours) + upto 4 x land training sessions (1 day off paddling) per week Elite: 6-8 x paddling sessions multiple sessions per day (6-8 hours) + upto 4 x land training sessions (1 day off paddling) per week REST/RECOVERY is crucial! Listen to your body and feel free to skip sessions when needed. (Sessions in bold are the ones to prioritise)
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How many water sessions is in the plan?The training plan includes 4 water sessions a week, this is just a guide and can be adjusted to suit your own level of training and schedule.
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When should I start a training program?4 week training plan: Start this plan exactly 5 weeks out from race week. This allows you to appropriately use the Taper Week effectively for your race day. 8 week training plan: Start this plan exactly 9 weeks out from race week. This allows you to appropriately use the Taper Week effectively for your race day. 12 week training plan: Start this plan exactly 13 weeks out from race week. This allows you to appropriately use the Taper Week effectively for your race day. 16 week training plan: Start this plan exactly 17 weeks out from race week. This allows you to appropriately use the Taper Week effectively for your race day.
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What if I can't get out on the water?All of our training plans include a Paddling Replacement Workout designed to maintain and enhance paddling fitness when on-water training is challenging or impractical.
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Do you offer a free trial?Yes. All of our subscription plans come with a 7 day trial. You can cancel at anytime before the subscription starts.
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