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Customisable MTB XC/MARATHON In-Season Program (Heart Rate-Based): 12-Weeks; 12-15+ Hrs/Week
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Customisable MTB XC/MARATHON In-Season Program (Heart Rate-Based): 12-Weeks; 12-15+ Hrs/Week
Includes Structured Workouts
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
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
A STRUCTURED PROGRAM FOR PEAK MTB RACE PERFORMANCE
This plan has been built specifically for INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED mountain bike cross-country/marathon racers seeking optimal performance and results via a science-based yet practical training plan.
The plan includes a comprehensive 20-page user-guide which contains detailed instructions and tips to help you get the most out of the plan and to allow you to make any adjustments necessary (e.g. to suit your time availability, work around additional races, or to adapt to any periods of illness or injury). With this guide, it's easy to extend or reduce the weekly training hours beyond those stated above, as needed.
KEY FEATURES:
- Built using TrainingPeaks’ Workout Builder
- 20-page comprehensive user guide which allows you to customise your plan
- All workouts exportable to .FIT, .ZWO, .ERG formats
- Polarised Intensity Distribution
- Large variety of interval workouts
- All workouts designed for heart rate users
- Progressive TSS load for sustained improvement
- Each workout’s purpose clearly communicated
PLAN GOALS:
- Continually develop foundational aerobic endurance
- Improve FTP by 3-5% or more over the course of the plan
- Increase maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max) towards target events
- Train the MTB-specific ability to produce high power surges repeatability
- Create "cramp immunity" through targeted workouts
- Build greater muscular endurance as applied to MTB (e.g. standing on pedals, manoeuvring bike on technical terrain)
- Provide varied workouts for greater adaptive signalling and burnout avoidance
ADDITIONALLY INCLUDES:
- Optional core strength routine workout library
How it Works
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
---|---|---|
Bike
x5
|
08:15:00 | 02:45:00 |
Day Off
x1
|
—— | —— |
MTB
x1
|
03:49:00 | 04:00:00 |
Strength
x1
|
00:27:00 | 00:30:00 |
Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
---|---|---|---|
|
08:15:00 | 02:45:00 | |
|
—— | —— | |
|
03:49:00 | 04:00:00 | |
|
00:27:00 | 00:30:00 |
Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- 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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