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12 Week: Couch to your First Century Ride

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12 Week: Couch to your First Century Ride

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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VIP Endurance Racing

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Length

12 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


Learn More about Structured Workouts.

Plan Description

Scott Proscia BS ATC, M. Ed., plans incorporate over 20+ years of combined education and experience designed to help YOU achieve your personal fitness goals

Third Party compatible structured cycling workouts to use on various Smart Trainers and Software Platforms

Congratulations on your decision to go for the big 100 mile ride. This is a huge step in your health and fitness! This training plan runs for a total of 12 weeks and will bring you from basic fitness to completing your first century ride. This plan will get you ready so you can enjoy every minute of the event! This plan will gradually increase your weekly volume from 4.25 hours in week 1 until it tops out at 8.33 hours in 9 weeks. The longest distance prior to the big century ride will be an 80 miler in week 9.
The goals of this plan are outlined below: Aerobic Efficiency, Skill Development, Muscular Strength

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x5
05:52:00 05:20:00
Day Off x2
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
05:52:00 05:20:00
Day Off
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Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

The Training Plan Source Powered By VIP Endurance Racing

VIP Endurance Racing LLC

What is the training plan source?
The Training Plan Source is a one stop shop for the Do It Yourself endurance athlete.

Our training plans are made by an Expert Coach at IREP Athletics. Coach Scott Proscia has the athletic and competitive experience as well as Masters and Bachelor’s degree in exercise science/sports medicine, providing a unique advantage in writing world class training plans by providing educational platforms for YOU to Respond, Evolve, Perform at the highest level.


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