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
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
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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
This a Gravel Cycling Training plan designed to get you ready for a solid performance at a gravel race that takes >3hrs or around 50-75 miles.
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.
It includes guidance for power, heart rate and RPE. It is ideal to use all 3 but you can use any of the 3 and still have great success.
What Does It Include?
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.
Structured Workout Downloads are included for most bike workouts ( for Garmin / Zwift Etc ). Some workouts do not have download to keep things simple and provide freedom from focus and devices! (e.g. ride endurance on gravel for 3 hours).
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A basic core routine and 1-2 weekly yoga and/or walking sessions are provided and encouraged throughout the plan, in line with our Consummate Athlete philosophy.
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You can use this plan by HR, Power or RPE - you do not need to use downloads as the title and description of each workout should allow for completion of the key elements of the workout.
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 Plans
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How it Works
Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
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Bike
x4
|
08:09:00 | 05:00:00 |
Strength
x2
|
00:17:00 | 00:10:00 |
Walk
x1
|
00:40:00 | 01:00:00 |
Day Off
x1
|
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Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
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08:09:00 | 05:00:00 | |
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00:17:00 | 00:10:00 | |
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00:40:00 | 01:00:00 | |
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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
This plan is protected by our Refund Policy and may, with the author's approval, be exchanged for a plan of equal value from the same author.
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