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12-Week Twisted Turtle Jug 9-5 Build Training Plan (HR)

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12-Week Twisted Turtle Jug 9-5 Build Training Plan (HR)

Includes Structured Workouts

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Author

Elle Espelien

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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

Jug 9-5: 12-Week HR Based Build Plan

Get race-ready in just 12 weeks with a structured plan designed to maximize performance for the Jug 9-5 mountain bike race. This program follows a periodization approach including Build, Peak, and Event phases so you are prepared and confident on race day! This plan is built by Ben Stein, founder and owner of OTB, who is a Licensed USA Cycling Coach(Level 1), ACSM EP-C, XTERRA certified coach, bike fitter, and much more.

🚴 What is included?

-Targeted training to boost sustainable power, peak power, lactic acid threshold, and VO2 max.
-Other races at the 4 and 6 weeks: Coyote Classic and Pocatello Pedal Fest (or substitute with a Zone 2 endurance ride).
-A precise timeline to ensure your fitness is at its peak for race week, June 21, 2025.

This 12-week period is a good time to fine-tune your race strategy, hydration, and fueling needs for this racing event! Train smarter, push harder, and suffer less when it counts. We want you to arrive at the start line feeling strong, confident, prepared, and ready to dominate. Start your 12-week journey to peak performance today, because race day is won in the weeks before!

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
MTB x4
06:38:00 08:00:00
Strength x2
01:11:00 00:45:00
Bike x2
01:28:00 01:28:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
MTB
06:38:00 08:00:00
Strength
01:11:00 00:45:00
Bike
01:28:00 01:28:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

Ben Stein, MS, EP-C

On the Bike, Endurance Sports Coaching

"All exercise enthusiasts are individuals. And as such, each athlete should be treated as an individual. Individual bike fit, individual training plan, individual approach. With that in mind I provide measurable and progressive goal oriented training and testing, I assist my clients in achieving their fitness and performance goals."

-Coach Ben


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  • 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

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