Epic Off-Road 50 Miler - Competition Plan - Mountain Bike Training Plan (Marathon XC Plan)
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"Written by Drew Edsall (Head Coach and Pro MTB Racer) and Luke Vrouwenvelder (Endurance Coach and International Pro MTB Racer; 2nd Place Pro Finisher at Epic Rides 2018), Endurance Coaches with Mtbfitness & lukeVcoaching
Epic Off-Road 50 Miler - Competition Plan: (re-usable)
This training plan includes training on the bike and core strength workouts combined to get you in top shape for the EpicRides Off-Road Race of your choosing in 2019. The program is both heart rate and/or power compatible. You will perform testing throughout the program to update your power and heart rate zones, and also to test your progression throughout the plan.
Every week of this program begins with a detailed description, describing the goal for the week.
This 12 week plan is designed to get you to the peak fitness and form you need to race and perform at the EpicRides 50 Proof series or similar 50mi event at the end of the program.
Intermediate Training Plan Details
Questions
Email Head Coach Drew directly at drew@mtbfitness.com or Coach Luke at luke@lukeVcoaching.com
Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
---|---|---|
Bike
x4
|
7:43 hrs | 5:30 hrs |
MTB
x2
|
4:12 hrs | 5:00 hrs |
Strength
x2
|
0:18 hrs | 0:10 hrs |
Day Off
x1
|
—— | —— |
Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
---|---|---|---|
|
7:43 hrs | 5:30 hrs | |
|
4:12 hrs | 5:00 hrs | |
|
0:18 hrs | 0:10 hrs | |
|
—— | —— |
Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Power Meter
- Heart Rate Monitor