"Written by Drew Edsall (Head Coach and Pro MTB Racer) and Luke Vrouwenvelder (MTB Coach and International Pro MTB Racer; 7x National Champion), Endurance Coaches with Mtbfitness & lukeVcoaching
Epic Off-Road 50 Miler - Finisher Plan: (re-usable)
This training plan includes training on the bike and core strength workouts combined to get you in top shape for the a 50 Mile XC Marathon, or EpicRides Off-Road Race. 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 fitness and form you need to race the EpicRides 50 Proof or similar 50 Mile event at the end of the program.
Completion Training Plan Details
Ability Level : Cat 3 to Cat 2 Beginner Mountain Biker Weekly Training Time: 9.5 - 14 hours of training per week. Training Days Per Week / Off Days : 5 Days a Week / Mondays and Fridays are Off Days Equipment Needed Heart Rate Monitor and/or Power Meter This 50 mile training program works on a combination of fitness, speed, power, pacing, and proper fueling. Every weekend, you will have a longer ride focusing on proper fueling mixed with great pacing. This plan will have you peaked and ready to finish a 50mi mountain bike race at the end of the program.This is a complete plan: It includes core strength work, and bike-specific workouts. All strength workouts can be done at home, and the bike workouts can be done with either heart rate, or a combination of heart rate and power. Questions
Email Head Coach Drew directly at drew@mtbfitness.com or Coach Luke at luke@lukeVcoaching.com
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