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Intermediate MTB Marathon Build & Peak Training Plan (%MHR)

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Intermediate MTB Marathon Build & Peak Training Plan (%MHR)

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Author

MultiSportCoaching.co.za

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Length

14 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

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

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x5
09:23:00 03:50:00
Strength x2
00:56:00 00:40:00
Other x2
00:40:00 00:30:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
09:23:00 03:50:00
Strength
00:56:00 00:40:00
Other
00:40:00 00:30:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

Coach Shamus

multisportcoaching.co.za

MultiSportCoaching
Empowering Athletes to Excel in Sport and Life

With over 30 years of coaching experience, we specialize in helping everyday athletes achieve extraordinary results. Our philosophy is simple: elite-level progress doesn’t require elite-level sacrifice.

Whether you’re training for your first triathlon or chasing a podium finish, our approach ensures you’ll perform at your peak

Let’s redefine what’s possible.

https://multisportcoaching.co.za


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  • 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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