This Training Plan is a 12 week Base Build for an athlete preparing for their Competitive Season. The plan is built using the Polarized Model of training.
There are 3 distinct phases to the plan. These phases are divided into 3 week blocks with a Recovery week every 4th week.
The 3 phases are as follows:
Phase 1: addresses neuromuscular work
Phase 2: addresses Threshold work
Phase 3: addresses VO2 max work
I have been coaching cyclists for over 10 years. I ascribe to the Polarized approach to training. I believe that coaching is more than just science. There is an art to coaching that revolves around coach-athlete interaction.