Advanced MTB Marathon Build & Peak Training Plan (%FTP)
Advanced MTB Marathon Build & Peak Training Plan (%FTP)
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
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Length
13 Weeks
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
Plan Description

Conquer Your Marathon MTB Race
Ready to tackle your next 70-90km Marathon MTB race with power to spare? Designed for advanced mountain bikers, this 13-week progressive plan takes the guesswork out of building serious race-day endurance.
Is This Plan For You?
You already have a strong fitness base and big racing goals, but balancing a demanding 10 to 15-hour training week with real-world commitments is tough. You need a structured, adaptable roadmap that maximizes every single pedal stroke without burning you out. This program safely builds your muscular endurance, peaks your aerobic power, and tapers you perfectly for race day. It provides an elite-level framework that remains flexible enough to adapt when life inevitably gets in the way.
Your Training Benefits
Zero Guesswork: Structured bike sessions are calibrated exactly to your Functional Threshold Power (%FTP). They sync seamlessly to your favorite devices to guide your intensity in real-time.
Dialed-In Accuracy: Built-in testing weeks ensure your training zones are mathematically accurate right from day one so you never overtrain or undertrain.
Bulletproof Your Body: Includes free, supplementary core strengthening and sport-specific flexibility routines to keep you strong, stable, and injury-free on the trails.
Expert Guidance: Enjoy a complimentary virtual consultation with Coach Shamus (30+ years of endurance experience) to set up your zones and review your strategy.
Buy Once, Keep Forever: Your plan is fully reusable. Keep it in your library to use for every future marathon race on your calendar.
Prerequisites
To get the most out of this advanced 13-week build and prevent unnecessary fatigue, please ensure you meet the following baseline requirements before purchasing:
An already established, strong base aerobic fitness level.
A Heart Rate Monitor (essential, as all workouts are prescribed by %MHR).
Access to an indoor trainer or WattBike strictly for your initial fitness testing sessions.
How it Works
Quickly view upcoming workouts in the TrainingPeaks app.
Upload completed workouts from your favorite tracking app or device.
Get feedback, stay on top of your training and perform at your best.
Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Bike
x5
|
10:10:00 | 04:30:00 |
|
Other
x2
|
00:38:00 | 00:20:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
—— | —— |
|
Strength
x1
|
00:29:00 | 00:40:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
10:10:00 | 04:30:00 | |
|
|
00:38:00 | 00:20:00 | |
|
|
—— | —— | |
|
|
00:29:00 | 00:40:00 |
Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Power Meter
- 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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