With many years of experience as a long distance skier and coaching long distance skiers and Team Ramudden. I have selected my go to sessions and designed this 12-week training plan is designed for beginner level skiers preparing for Vasaloppet using the classic technique.
This plan is mainly for the time crunched athlete with and have more time for training during weekends.
⛷️Target athlete
🔹Starting field 4 and further down
🔹You should be comfortable training ~5hours per week.
✅ This plan includes
🔹12 weeks of structured training
🔹Threshold and maximal aerobic power test to establish heart rate zones
🔹Structured workout with targeted heart rate zones.
🔹Specific workout targeting the demands of Vasaloppet
🔹Strength training including instruction videos
🔹Information guides regarding equipment and nutrition for race day.
🔹Coach support on e-mail (jonatan@engdahlcoaching.com)
📋Plan structure:
🔹4 week cycle, 3 week build 1 week recovery / adaptation week
🔹4-5 training days
🔹Weekly volume 4-6hrs
📅 Ideal start:
🔹12 weeks before Vasaloppet, Early december
Im a certified endurance coach with a masters in exercise physiology. Former national level cross country skier from Sweden. Currently coaching Olympic and world championship athletes and former coach for the professional long distance team Team Ramudden.
I bring my expertise with working with elite athletes to you so you can also achieve your skiing goals
For 1:1 coaching, visit www.engdahlcoaching.com