Intermediate MTB Marathon Build & Peak Training Plan (%MHR)
Intermediate MTB Marathon Build & Peak Training Plan (%MHR)
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Length
14 Weeks
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
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Plan Description

Conquer Your Next MTB Marathon Race
Ready to cross the finish line of your next 70–90km Marathon MTB race feeling powerful and in control? Designed specifically for intermediate mountain bikers, this 14-week progressive plan bridges the gap between baseline fitness and true race-day endurance.
Is This Plan For You?
Balancing structured endurance training with real-world commitments like work and family isn't easy. You want to line up on race day confident in your fitness, but you need a plan that maximizes your time without causing burnout. Scaling safely from 9h 39m up to 15h 13m per week, this plan leads you through clear base, peak, and taper phases—giving you an adaptable framework that turns hard effort into race-day results while working around your busy life.
Your Training Benefits
Zero Guesswork: Daily workouts are prescribed using %MHR and sync seamlessly to your devices to guide your real-time effort on the trails.
Dialed-In Accuracy: Built-in testing weeks (Weeks 1 & 9) keep your heart rate zones mathematically precise as your fitness evolves.
Full-Body Durability: Includes free sport-specific flexibility and core strengthening routines to improve trail comfort, bike handling, and fatigue resistance.
Buy Once, Keep Forever: Fully reusable across your training career for any future 70–90km marathon events.
Prerequisites
To get the most out of this 14-week training progression and prevent injury, please confirm you meet these baseline requirements before purchasing:
Base Fitness: At least 12 weeks of base training completed, with average riding speeds between 19–21 km/h.
Heart Rate Monitor: Essential, as daily workout targets are prescribed using %MHR.
Indoor Trainer or WattBike: Required strictly for baseline fitness testing in Weeks 1 and 9.
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 |
|---|---|---|
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Bike
x5
|
09:23:00 | 03:50:00 |
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Strength
x2
|
00:56:00 | 00:40:00 |
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Other
x2
|
00:40:00 | 00:30:00 |
|
Day Off
x1
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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09:23:00 | 03:50:00 | |
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00:56:00 | 00:40:00 | |
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00:40:00 | 00:30:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Heart Rate Monitor
- 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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