First 50 Mile Gravel Race - 12 week Training Plan for beginner or intermediate
First 50 Mile Gravel Race - 12 week Training Plan for beginner or intermediate
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Length
12 Weeks
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
Plan Description
About This Plan
This a Gravel Cycling Training plan designed to get you ready for a solid performance at a gravel event that takes around 3-4 hours or is between 50-75 miles.
While other plans will include only workouts. This plan includes reminders about preparation, bike setup and critical event specific workouts to ensure you are ready to thrive on race day mentally and physically.
Consummate Athlete offers guidance on equiptment and fueling built into this training plan. These guidelines can be refined by booking phone consultations as you follow the plan.
Is This Plan For You?
This plan is meant for beginner, novice or intermediate riders looking for guidance on preparing for a gravel race or event.
This plan assumes you have some fitness base coming into the last 2-3 months before the event.
If you are further out from your race, please check out our popular 3 Months Offroad Base Training Plan
This plan will get you fit but also make sure you are prepared. It follows the same progressions and ideas I have used to help many athletes gain experience in Gravel and learn to train reasonably and consistently.
The plan that provides guidance on adding time/volume as your schedule and fitness allows. The general range of hours required is 5-10 hours per week and provides notes to extend or shorten depending on your time available.
What Does It Include?
- Structured Workout Downloads are included for *most* bike workouts ( for Garmin / Zwift Etc )
- The first 2 months include for more indoor oriented workouts but all can be done outside.
- Core routine and 1-2 weekly yoga sessions are provided and encouraged throughout the plan
- Workout Description with HR, Power and/or RPE - Flexible to your equiptment and preferences
Do you have an Irregular Schedule or Want a Custom Training Plan?
Consummate Athlete offers a 3 months Made For You Plan, which eliminate much of the friction of pre-made plans because it takes your schedule, goals, equipment, and abilities into account
Learn about 3 Month Made for You Training Plans From Consummate Athlete
Questions?
Please feel free to email Peter for more details.
How it Works
Quickly view upcoming workouts in the TrainingPeaks app.
Upload completed workouts from your favorite tracking app or device.
Get feedback, stay on top of your training and perform at your best.
Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
---|---|---|
Bike
x5
|
07:26:00 | 05:00:00 |
Strength
x2
|
00:17:00 | 00:10:00 |
Walk
x1
|
00:35:00 | 01:00:00 |
Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
---|---|---|---|
|
07:26:00 | 05:00:00 | |
|
00:17:00 | 00:10:00 | |
|
00:35:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Power Meter
- Heart Rate Monitor
- This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
- Access your training plan anywhere on the TrainingPeaks mobile and desktop apps.
- 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
Refund Policy
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