Phil's Personal Socal Winter Series Training Plan
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This training program is designed to enhance performance, prevent injuries, and promote overall well-being. It is tailored to SoCal paddlers paddling in the 2026 winter series. It will have 2 peak races, a peak at HanoHano Ocean Challenge, and a peak at Wild Buffalo Relay. The program focuses on developing technique, endurance, power, and speed.
After purchasing you will be emailed 3 documents
- How to and Information about the program
- Info on HR Zones this plan use
- Training Plan
This is my personal program. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.
THIS PLAN IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON TRAINING PEAKS. If you are not familiar with training peaks, it is a training software that will sync with your gps watch and automatically schedule the workouts for you. I highly recommend it.
Length: 26 weeks
Workouts: 5/week
Periods: Technique, Base, Endurance, Power, Speed, & Peak
Ability: Competitive
Structure: Set up to be HR zones, but can be done with RPE.
Events: HanoHano Ocean Challenge & Wild Buffalo Relay
Remember to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new training program.
Programmed ByCoach Phil
Lanakila keiki alongside Danny Ching. Coaching since 17. Oceanside men's program since 2012 — and Team USA coach for the Boys U16 and U19 divisions since 2025. Every session in this plan has a purpose, and you'll know what it is.
How This Plan Trains
No bro-science. No junk miles. Every session in every plan has a purpose, and you'll know what it is.
Fundamentals First
Catch, posture, timing. Technique is what holds when the body wants to quit — so we build it before we build volume.
Evidence Over Ego
Zones, load, and recovery planned from the research — not the group chat. If it doesn't serve the goal, it's not in the plan.
The Crew Is The Engine
Six blades, one hull. In together, out together. Individual fitness serves the boat — not the mirror.
Keep The Joy
The sport gives more than it takes. Athletes who love the water outlast athletes who fear the clock.