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MTB: Pre-Season Cat 1Part 2 (Race Build), 8 week, ~10 hrs/week new 2020

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MTB: Pre-Season Cat 1Part 2 (Race Build), 8 week, ~10 hrs/week new 2020

Includes Structured Workouts

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Author

Jeremiah Bishop

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Length

9 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


This is the second installment of my mountain bike pre season training plan for intermediate to expert level. This will get you up to race shape but not peak form.

Workouts are specially designed to be possible to completed indoors with a smart trainer or traditional trainer and max out at 2 hrs.

Requirements 6-8 weeks of Base training with at least 1 hour a week at zone 3 (tss of 400-500)

To get the most out of every workout a power meter on your bike is helpful but not required but a heart rate monitor is needed at the least. A smart trainer for indoor trainer rides really helps you target specific zones and rpms to make those gains!

The plan includes strength conditioning; cross training and core workouts for specific performance benefits that mountain bike athletes need. Custom and fun bike workouts keep the training fresh, while building the important rock-solid foundation of fitness you'll need for a great season.

This training plan does not require but could benefit from having access to a gym. Yoga is not incorporated in this plan. If you practice yoga, substitute out the short core workouts for your existing practice is great.

Consultation and customization of this plan is available at additional cost.
Decades of personal experience from racing all over the World have come together to make a great training plan!

I hope you love it!

Jeremiah Bishop
2x USA National Champion
(coach@JeremiahBishop.com)

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x4
04:51:00 02:41:00
MTB x3
04:57:00 04:00:00
Other x1
00:13:00 00:15:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Strength x1
00:12:00 00:30:00
Custom x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
04:51:00 02:41:00
MTB
04:57:00 04:00:00
Other
00:13:00 00:15:00
Day Off
—— ——
Strength
00:12:00 00:30:00
Custom
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter
  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

Jeremiah Bishop

Bishop Training

Trust your performance with someone who knows how to win! My approach is blending cutting-edge sports science with the hard-earned race wisdom it takes to win.

While I have coached some of the Worlds best I get the same thrill from helping new riders rider unlock their next level on the bike or just learn how to use a power meter. Whether your goal is to conquer a big race, crush your local climb, or simply ride stronger and longer, I’ll help you get there and make it fun!


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