Century 12 Week Training Plan, Heart Rate & Power - +10 hours/week
Century 12 Week Training Plan, Heart Rate & Power - +10 hours/week
Author
Simon Kessler
Length
12 Weeks
Plan Description
Achieve your Fastest ever Century with 12 weeks of focused training! 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.
When you complete this 12 week plan you will see big improvement in your muscular endurance and threshold power which are the key ingredients to achieving your fastest ever Century!
The training plan is designed with 1-1.5 hours in the workweek and 3+ hours on weekends for a total of 5 rides per week. The plan builds gradually over 12 weeks with the longest weekend rides increasing every 1-2 weeks for a biggest ride of around 4-5 hours in the final 3 weeks before your goal Century.
The plan structure is designed with a 3 week build in training followed by a recovery week. In the first 8 weeks each 4 week block builds on the last in both duration and intensity. In the final 3 weeks the overall weekly times taper down while the intensity increases and a simulation ride is scheduled to mimic your goal century. Expect to be in the best form of your life at the end of 12 weeks!
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.
Before starting the plan you should have a good level of endurance fitness and be accustomed to training 8-12 hours/week.
How it Works
Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
---|---|---|
Bike
x5
|
09:42:00 | 05:00:00 |
Day Off
x2
|
—— | —— |
Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
---|---|---|---|
|
09:42:00 | 05:00:00 | |
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—— | —— |
Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Power Meter
- Heart Rate Monitor
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- Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
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