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Novice plan for Giants Cup multi day trail race (South Africa) open ended

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Novice plan for Giants Cup multi day trail race (South Africa) open ended

Includes Structured Workouts

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Author

Tim Pigott / Helen Leigh

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Length

17 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

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Plan Description

This plan is to prepare you for the Giants Cup trail race https://www.thegiantscup.co.za on the 22nd and 23rd May 2020.

The plan starts with an emphasis on running technique and using cycling to suppliment the running to build fitness without over stressing the legs and risking injury. As the plan develops the cycling component reduces and the running / hiking increases. During your goal event there will be large sections you will be forced to walk/hike, therefore within your training there are sessions were you focus on this as a skill set. By getting out and walking fast / hiking fast you can make your slowest speed faster than everyone elses. Do not underestimate the benefit of practicing walking fast.

The plan is build around using heart rate zones to guide your intensity, ensure you have set your threshold heart rate appropriately within Training Peaks. Within the plan there are example core strength / hip strength exercises to ensure you have sufficient stability to maintain good form when running. There are also example self massage / foam roller exercises to keep your muscles supple and help you recover. Expand on these exercises as required under the guidenance of your local physiotherapist.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x4
03:25:00 03:00:00
Bike x2
01:10:00 01:15:00
Day Off x2
—— ——
Custom x1
00:05:00 00:05:00
Other x1
00:06:00 00:15:00
Strength x1
00:14:00 00:20:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
03:25:00 03:00:00
Bike
01:10:00 01:15:00
Day Off
—— ——
Custom
00:05:00 00:05:00
Other
00:06:00 00:15:00
Strength
00:14:00 00:20:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

All supported devices

Tim Pigott

Health & Performance 3

At HP3 our coaching is much more than simply writing a training plan. You don't hire a singular coach, you hire a TEAM. We provide a comprehensive service with your training plan, which also includes support from our sports psychologist, nutritionist, and strength and conditioning coach. My own personal area of expertise is working with athletes who have been struggling with illness or injury and returning them to peak performance, particularly the longer distance events.


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