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Advanced MTB Marathon Distance Plan (V3.2) - 13 weeks

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Advanced MTB Marathon Distance Plan (V3.2) - 13 weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

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Author

MultiSportCoaching.co.za

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Length

13 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Plan Description

A training plan for an Advanced Mountain Biker wanting a training plan to prepare them for a Marathon distance (70-90km) mountain bike race.

The training starts at 10 hours and 17 minutes a week and builds to a maximum of 15 hours and 50 minutes per week.

The plan is based on %THR (Threshold Heart Rate) so you will require a heart rate monitor.
This is the newest version of this training plan.


Together with this plan, you will get sport-specific flexibility and core strengthing plans.

You will have access to our FREE training tools to help you set up your training zones accurately.

Week 1 - Test week
Weeks 2 to 8 - Building Muscular endurance
Weeks 9 to 11 - Peak volume and intensity
Week 12 - Taper Week
Week 13 - Race Week


For the bike test:
You will need to have access to an Indoor trainer or WattBike for the FTP test and retest.

##Must have a heart rate monitor.


If you have any questions, schedule a FREE virtual consultation through our website.
https://multisportcoaching.co.za

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x5
10:07:00 04:30:00
Other x2
00:38:00 00:20:00
Strength x1
00:29:00 00:40:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
10:07:00 04:30:00
Other
00:38:00 00:20:00
Strength
00:29:00 00:40:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

Coach Shamus

multisportcoaching.co.za

Mission statement.
To have a positive impact on the athletic performances of as many athletes as we can reach whether it be as small as a tweak of a program schedule or as massive as the total transformation of a life.

Company History
Established in 1993 we have grown from a handful of local elite triathletes on “cut-and-paste” plans to a network of athletes of varying abilities around the world being remotely coached with individualised training programs.


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