Originally written in German. Translated to English by AI — please excuse any awkward phrasing.
Monday: early morning shake-out swim to recover from the previous day’s effort
Tuesday: 1h run with short pick-ups, plus an easy 1.5h bike ride
Wednesday: climbing at the Königstuhl — threshold intervals of 15, 17, and 25 minutes, followed by a little fartlek through the Kraichgau; topped off with a 1.5h brick run, including the obligatory final kick. The session was absolutely epic, but also brutally hard. So hard that by Wednesday I already knew I had no business going to the pool on Thursday.
Thursday: I went to the pool anyway, but really just for the shower … Even with a wetsuit I had a body position from hell and zero power. Called it after 30 minutes — no point continuing.
Friday: planned 2.5h run, had to cut it to just under 2h due to severe stomach problems, bloating, and cramps. Had to take multiple walking breaks even before that.
Saturday: 1.5h GA2 swim, physio, and an easy 1h run. Felt like a new person after the physio session.
Sunday: 5h bike with 3×45 minutes at race pace, plus a 1h brick run. Has a weather forecast ever been so wrong? I prepared for 30° and heat — it was 20° and raining. Got caught in a thunderstorm on the run. Again.