Gravel Grinder - Advanced - Flat
Author
Frank Overton
All plans by this CoachLength
7 Weeks
Typical Week
6 Bike, 1 Strength, 1 Other
Longest Workout
7:00 hrs
Plan Specs
cycling gran fondo/century advanced masters weightloss time goal power based hr based tss based
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Got gravel on the brain? We’ll help you train! Our Gravel Grinder Training Plan will help you prepare to go long & strong over every climb and gravel section the race can throw at you. Choose between a basic, intermediate or advanced training plan based on the amount of time you have to train per week, your age and you ability level.
This periodized plan will have you progressing your riding time and intensity as you near race day. You’ll start with a Field Test will set your training zones with the included FasCat Wattage and Heart Rate Zones Sheet. Then you’ll ride race simulations on the weekends leading into the race so you can make sure your legs & bike are ready! There’s even tips on nutrition & hydration that you can practice on these simulation rides!
Additionally, this training plan includes all the “marginal gains” details to get even faster: Recovery Techniques, Rest Days, Yoga, Foundations, and best of all, Strength and Conditioning – all you need is a physical therapy style rubber band and MOTIVATION! There are instructional videos in the plan for you to follow along at home. You’ll perform structured Sweet Spot and Tempo intervals mid-week and have the option to join group rides on the weekends (where we coach you how to sweet spot on the group ride). There’s also recommendations for riding longer/shorter for flexibility so you can stay on track when life throws a curve ball.
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Sample Day 1
20 Min Threshold Effort up a climb or on an uninterrupted stretch of flat road to determine training zones
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For more info:
https://www.fascatcoaching.com/tips/a-20-minute-power-based-field-test/
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http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/02/coaches-panel/coach-frank-overton-tells-what-to-do-with-your-new-power-meter_87556
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Find an uninterrupted stretch of road, free from stop signs/lights or longer descents. This needs to be a repeatable effort as you may test throughout the season.
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Your goal is to put out the most power you can over 20 minutes, but also to be smooth & consistent as you perform the effort. Don't blow up in the first few minutes! Ask me for wattage pacing guidelines.
Sample Day 2
2 x 15 minutes ON; 10 minutes recovery
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Building a Hemi-Powered Aerobic Engine!
For More Information Visit:
https://fascatcoaching.com/tips/sweet-spot-training/
Sample Day 3
2 x 20 minutes on w/ a 'Burst' every 4 minutes during ; 10 minutes OFF
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Perform the effort at TEMPO/Zone 3, then 'burst' out of the saddle for 5 secs 200% of your FTP then return to tempo. You should feel like you are working but not "suffering"
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Bursts are meant to help emulate the stochastic nature of bike rides, where you have to give it some 'gas'/hard efforts to get up a steep section, out of a corner or close a gap to a wheel
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For More Information Visit:
http://www.fascatcoaching.com/mtbpower.html
Sample Day 4
Zone 1: very easy riding. Very little pressure to pedals, small ring only. This is a pleasurable ride - skip if you are busy or it causes stress. - NO HARD efforts at all- - carbohydrate snack/nap or extra 30-60 minutes of sleep tonight Recovery Techniques Training Tip: https://fascatcoaching.com/tips/recovery-techniques/
Sample Day 5
1 set of 3 x 4 minutes ON 4 minutes OFF FULL GAS; 8 min b/w sets
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How To Perform VO2Max Intervals Properly:
https://www.fascatcoaching.com/tips/vo2-max-intervals/
The Right WAY and WRONG WAY:
https://www.fascatcoaching.com/tips/how-to-perform-intervals-properly-using-your-powermeter/
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Sample Day 6
One 1 hour interrupted Dirt Segment/effort - pretty close to full gas, you can use this climb and or section of road to dial in your your Functional Threshold Power if you go as hard as you can
Sample Day 7
Zone 1: very easy riding. Very little pressure to pedals, small ring only. This is a pleasurable ride - skip if you are busy or it causes stress. - NO HARD efforts at all- - carbohydrate snack/nap or extra 30-60 minutes of sleep tonight Recovery Techniques Training Tip: https://fascatcoaching.com/tips/recovery-techniques/