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50 Mile MTB Race 12 Week Build Plan

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50 Mile MTB Race 12 Week Build Plan

Includes Structured Workouts

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MTBCoach

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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.


Learn More about Structured Workouts.

Plan Description

This plan is designed for people who want to compete in a 50 Mile MTB race. The build plan will prepare you for the demands of racing your mountain bike for 50 miles. The plan assumes you have strong aerobic fitness and are ready for high-intensity workouts.

Start this plan 12 weeks before your target race. Rest days are on Monday, and rest weeks are every three weeks. Designed to start on a Tuesday with a HIIT workout on weekdays and longer workouts on weekends.

Workouts are written to use a power meter, an HR monitor, or rate of perceived exertion, but using a power meter AND an HR monitor is best for accurate progress monitoring. The plan includes structured workouts compatible with your smart trainer and device, guiding you through them in real time.

Visit the MTBCoach 50 Mile MTB Race Training Plans page for more details

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
MTB x3
04:08:00 06:00:00
Bike x3
05:24:00 04:30:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Strength x1
00:41:00 00:45:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
MTB
04:08:00 06:00:00
Bike
05:24:00 04:30:00
Day Off
—— ——
Strength
00:41:00 00:45:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter
  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

MTBCoach

MTBCoach LLC

MTBCoach is a global endurance coaching company offering over 30 years of endurance racing experience and endurance coaching since 2008. We specialize in helping the Average Joe and Jane compete in endurance cycling and triathlon events. Our remote 1-on-1 coaching and training plans take into account your life and training needs and strike a balance to help you meet or exceed your goals.
Check out our services and training plans at https://mtbcoach.com


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