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Century 12 Week Training Plan, Heart Rate & Power - 8 hours/week

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Century 12 Week Training Plan, Heart Rate & Power - 8 hours/week

Author

Simon Kessler

Length

12 Weeks

Plan Description

Maximize the 12 weeks leading up to your first Century with focused training designed to get you into great shape!

The training in this plan will result in big improvement in your muscular endurance and threshold power which are the key ingredients for a successful Century. Specific interval workouts simulate the efforts required for both flatter and hilly Centuries.

This plan will work for you if you have 1+ hours available to train twice in the workweek and 2 hours+ available on a Saturday or Sunday. It is recommended to start this plan where you have been averaging 3+ hours/week in training recently.

The Plan includes a Power and Heart Rate zone calculator to determine your correct training intensities. Perceived Exertion zones are also included so even if you don't train with Power or Heart Rate this plan will still work for you.

This plan is the result of 25 years of professional racing and coaching experience combined with the latest training methods. You will find the training plan highly descriptive and precise, guaranteeing you get the most out of each workout.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x5
07:37:00 06:00:00
Day Off x2
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
07:37:00 06:00:00
Day Off
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Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter
  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices


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  • Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
  • Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
  • Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
  • Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
  • If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More

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