Cycling | 12-Week Intermediate Base Endurance Plan
Preparing for the race season requires a transition from general fitness to targeted endurance. This 12-week program builds power output at Zone 2, removing training uncertainty. By focusing on aerobic development and efficiency, you ensure you arrive at the season with robust, race-ready fitness while managing a busy life.
Success is built on a consistent, science-informed system. This 12-week framework targets critical adaptations in mitochondrial function and metabolism through dedicated foundational riding. It utilizes strategic sub-threshold and threshold work to boost aerobic efficiency. This methodical approach removes decision load, allowing you to focus on execution.
The Outcome for You
- Zone 2 Performance: Increase sustainable power within your foundational endurance zone.
- Aerobic Efficiency: Boost cardiovascular efficiency to ride faster with less physiological strain.
- Integrated Intensity: Targeted sessions to improve high-end capacity without compromising the base build.
- No Guesswork: Every workout uses personal targets for appropriate training intensity.
- Race Readiness: Establish a rock-solid foundation for a higher performance ceiling during the season.
Your 12-Week Roadmap
- Block 1: Assessment. Establish training zones and build consistent foundational volume.
- Block 2: Progression. Increase endurance duration and utilize sub-threshold work to raise your aerobic ceiling.
- Block 3: Efficiency. Maximize training load with targeted threshold progression before consolidation.
- Block 4: Transition. Facilitate recovery to ensure you are ready for race-specific training.
Is This Your Next Step?
- PB Chasers: You want to increase Zone 2 speed for a stronger race-day base.
- Structure Seekers: You value a methodical approach to base training that fits your lifestyle.
- Committed Athletes: You understand that long-term gains are built on a solid aerobic engine.
What You Get
- 12 weeks of structured training syncing to your device for watch-based guidance.
- 4 purposeful sessions per week balancing impactful training and recovery.
- A mix of Zone 2 and threshold intervals for a well-rounded aerobic build.
- Coach support via email for practical advice and assessment of your progress.
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The Structured Approach
Success is the result of a consistent system. By following a plan grounded in science and clear structure, you can focus on execution. This provides the clarity required for a meaningful result.
With over a decade of professional swim coaching and an international triathlon background, I help beginners and developing athletes build sustainable habits for endurance sport. I coach athletes currently training under 12 hours a week who may not have grown up in sport. My approach prioritises clarity, patience, and purpose behind every session, ensuring training fits around your life without unnecessary pressure.