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15. Mid South - Podium - GOAT (12 weeks)

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15. Mid South - Podium - GOAT (12 weeks)

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Author

Matti Rowe

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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.


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Plan Description


Elite preparation demands elite structure. Block periodization targets limiters. High volume builds durability. Systematic recovery enables progression. You get the volume for extreme fitness, the intensity for performance, and the structure for results.



Elite preparation demands elite systems. Fueling at 60-80g carbs/hour—practiced until automatic. The The G.O.A.T. Plan builds systems for Mid South's red clay terrain and unpredictable weather that function under stress. Weather adaptation training prepares you for variable conditions. Three-Act pacing maps strategy to race timeline. Skills and mental protocols practiced under load. 20-25 hours requires systems, not hope.



What the The G.O.A.T. Plan Includes


Taper protocol optimized for advanced goat athletes. Fueling strategy for 100 miles: 60-80g carbs/hour tested under load. Weather adaptation training prepares you for variable conditions. heat that breaks people.



18,000+ Word Guide


Everything you need in one manual. No gaps. No guesswork. All tested.


Technical Skills Practice — Progressive drills for cornering, descending, rough terrain—weekly practice building competence. Race-Specific Preparation — Mid South-specific: red clay terrain. Heat protocols, altitude adaptation (if needed), equipment choices. Training Fundamentals — Periodization principles that create predictable performance.



Alternative?


Or you could keep doing massive volume without structure. Random intensity distribution. Fitness doesn't peak when needed.



What This Plan Delivers


Structured training creates predictable results. No guesswork, just progression.


Power distribution for 100 miles • Race execution protocols • Fueling and hydration at intensity • Technical skills under fatigue



This is The Mid South. For people whose fitness needs to show up in results.



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GRAVEL GOD CYCLING
gravelgodcoaching@gmail.com


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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x7
17:11:00 08:00:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
17:11:00 08:00:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter

All supported devices

Matti Rowe

Gravel God Cycling Coaching

Hey! I'm Matti - also known as the Gravel God himself!

If you're into gravel racing and want to be as fast as possible, you had better choose me!

Why?

Because I'm the fastest, least talented person to ever ride a bike. I've made every mistake in the book so you don't have to and I'm here to save you years of failure and struggle.

When I'm not helping my athletes get faster on a bike I write obvious, overlooked training content that makes cycling training easy to understand.


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