This program is designed for road and gravel disciplines, combining endurance, power, and skill development to help you excel in your gravel event.
Before we dive in, it's crucial to note that this is a power-based training program. To maximize your training, you'll need a power meter installed on your bike or access to an indoor trainer that measures power. Accurate power monitoring ensures you're training at the right intensities and progressing effectively.
This 8-week program is available in three distinct training loads: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Select the level that aligns with your current fitness and experience. If you're targeting a specific event, we recommend scheduling at least a week of recovery after completing the program to arrive at your race fully refreshed and ready.
The program is structured to help you achieve your goals, whether you're aiming for your first race or seeking a new personal best. It is divided into two main phases:
Phase 1 (Weeks 1–4): Focuses on building a robust endurance base, enhancing aerobic capacity, and gradually preparing your body for the sustained efforts required over long distances. During this phase, you'll steadily increase your weekly mileage and develop effective pacing strategies.
Phase 2 (Weeks 5–8): This phase focuses on enhancing both your endurance and power with a mix of longer rides and higher intensity sessions. You'll continue to build your endurance with extended rides while incorporating more structured intervals to push your capacity.
You'll train across a mix of endurance rides, interval sessions, and long rides, with built-in rest and recovery days to ensure you avoid overtraining and stay on track.
When you start this program, you'll have the option to share your email with us. Doing so allows us to send you additional resources, tips, and updates to support your journey. It also enables you to provide valuable feedback on the program, helping us improve and tailor it for future athletes. Your email will only be used for these purposes.
By the end of these 8 weeks, you'll have built the endurance base to tackle your next cycling season. Let's get started and make this journey an exciting and rewarding one! 🚴♂️
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