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Cycling - Century Training Plan (w/ strength training) - Power Based

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Author

Maria Simone

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Length

16 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


Creator: Maria Simone, No Limits Endurance Coaching, USA Cycling Level 2 Certified Coach, USA Triathlon Level 3 Certified Coach

Length: 16 weeks

Ability level: Intermediate


This 16-week plan is ideal for the athlete who has experience with endurance riding, and has ridden 50 to 100 miles previously. The plan ranges from 5 to 10 hours of training (which includes twice weekly strength sessions). The plan progresses in volume and intensity every 2 to 3 weeks, followed by a cycle of reduced load for adaptation and recovery. This cycle repeats for 16 weeks. The plan uses power to gauge intensity for most rides.

The plan includes information about how to set your power and HR zones for cycling. Bike workouts are structured using power and cadence. Athletes are also given instructions on how to gauge RPE to match up with the zones.

Prior to starting this plan, you should be able to ride 75 minutes continuously as an aerobic effort. You should have experience riding at least 50 miles in the past season or two (but doesn't have to be recent to this plan). The plan includes 3-4 rides per week. It also includes strength workouts.

This plan does not come with regular coach correspondence. However, anyone who purchases the plan may have a one-time email consult - maria@nolimitsendurance.com. I recommend you take the time to review the entire plan and take note of any questions you have. Then, email them to maximize this correspondence. If you'd like a phone or video consult, you get 20% off the current rate.

Athletes who purchase this plan receive a 10% discount to join our #NLECrew, the team for endurance athletes with no limits! Visit https://runsignup.com/nolimitsendurancecoaching

For more information about No Limits Endurance Coaching, please visit our website at www.NoLimitsEndurance.com


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Training Plan Sample Week

Sample Workouts - Week 100
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Monday

No Planned Workouts

No content
No detail
Tuesday

1-2-3 Cadence Sets --> 90, 100, 100+ (HR structured)

00:45:0036 TSSStructured Workout
This workout features a series of increasing cadence sets. The idea isn't to ride hard so much as to work on the efficiency of cycling @ a higher cadence.

This is not mean to be a hard ride. Rather, you are working at a steady/aerobic intensity while playing with cadence.

Easy sets can be done at any cadence you prefer.

If you become comfortable riding @ 95 rpms - then increase the cadence ranges for each of these by +5 rpms. Otherwise, build from 90 to 100+ rpms as described.

See details below.
Details
Wednesday

No Equipment Needed Circuit 1

00:30:00
You will complete this workout as a circuit. You have the option to do:
1) 10-30 reps per exercise, or
2) each exercise continuously for 50 seconds.
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For either option, you will take 5-10 seconds only to switch from one exercise to the next. If done continuously, this will be a very challenging workout, that will also give you a bit of a cardio burn as well.
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After you have done each exercise once, you will have completed 1 round. You will complete a total of 3 rounds.
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Take 1 minute rest in between each round.
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The number of repetitions or time is dependent upon how many you can complete with good form--even if that means only 3 or 4 repetitions. QUALITY OVER QUANTITY!
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EXERCISES-->
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NARROW SQUATS
Notes: Begin with feet closer than shoulder width apart and hold both hands to the sides. Slowly squat down to 90 degrees and return to the start position.

BOX INCLINE PUSHUP
Notes: These can be done with your knees on the ground if you cannot do them with your legs at full extension. It is more important to have PERFECT form than it is to have your legs extended. Place your hands on the box and the feet on the ground. Slowly lower the hands until they are even with the chest. Push back up to return to start position.

BASIC CRUNCHES
Keep your back flat, try to prevent it arching as much as possible.
How to video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xyd_fa5zoEU

BACKWARD LUNGE
Notes: Begin with feet shoulder width apart and hands at waist height. Step the left foot backwards until the foot makes contact with the ground. Return to the start position by pushing off your left foot and returning to the start position. complete repetitions on one side, then switch to the other side
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REAR SUPPORT W/ LEG LIFT
Notes: How to: http://www.fitness.com/exercises/432/rear_support_with_leg_lift.php

HEEL TOUCHES
Notes: How to video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyfugDANxf0

TRICEP DIPS
Notes: Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX5r-43O-Jo
Begin in a sitting position with the hands facing forward on the box and feet on the ground. Slowly extend the arms as far as they will go. Gently lower yourself

SINGLE LEG BRIDGE
Notes: Repetitions are per leg.
See video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-6Gonx2Wpo&feature=relmfu

PLANK
Notes: Hold each plank for 30-90 seconds = 1 set -->or whatever amount of time you can hold while maintaining PERFECT form.
How to video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvaL9EfAO4M
Details
Thursday

Pyramid switches LV (structured; RPE)

01:03:0059 TSSStructured Workout
10 minutes easy
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7 min, steady, 85-95 rpm
3 min big gear, low cadence, mod-hard, 60-70 rpms
1 min high cadence, steady, 100+ rpms
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1 minute easy
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6 min, steady, 85-95 rpm
2 min big gear, low cadence, mod-hard, 60-70 rpms
1 min high cadence, steady, 100+ rpms
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1 minute easy
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5 min, steady, 85-95 rpm
1 min big gear, mod-hard
2 min high cadence
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1 minute easy
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4 min, steady, 85-95 rpm
1 min big gear, mod-hard
3 min high cadence
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1 minute easy
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3 min, steady, 85-95 rpm
1 min big gear, mod-hard
4 min high cadence
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Remaining Duration to cool down
Details
Friday

No Planned Workouts

No content
No detail
Saturday

Bike 20 min (RPE structure; TP)

01:02:0083 TSSStructured Workout
*To determine your zones, take the average heart rate and power if applicable for the 20 minute assessment and enter it into the excel chart attached (see paper clip icon in the upper right hand corner of this frame). Average HR goes into the box marked LTHR and 95% of the average 20 minute power goes into the box marked FTP. (The 95% of this 20 minute average is your FTP.)

*These zones will correspond to workouts throughout this plan.

You should enter your threshold & FTP into TrainingPeaks as well so that the structured workouts populate correctly. Be certain, as well, to update your FTP in your Garmin and any secondary apps you use so that those numbers are accurate for the structured workouts as well.

This video provides an overview of how to do this: https://www.loom.com/share/e7961e4833db4794bfbfea9d4c198e93.
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WARM UP
15 minutes easy spin


5 x
- 1 minute build to hard
- 1 minute easy

2 minutes easy
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MAIN
20 minutes-->
--work at the hardest effort you can maintain for this time period.
--Be sure to hit the lap button on your HR monitor and power meter when you start and end this test. This will easily separate it from the warm up and cool down (make sure auto-lap is turned off!)
--work on maintaining effort throughout this test. It will be hard. Stick with it as best as you can.
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COOL
10-15 minutes easy, easy spin to clear out the lactic acid
Details
Sunday

Endurance Basics - sequence 1

00:45:00
Use a weight that will allow you to complete the sets knowing you could have done a few more repetitions with perfect form. These should *not* bring you to failure. However, you should feel some fatigue in the muscle - while being able to control form.

Complete 1 set per exercise. Rest is 90 seconds between sets. Reps noted for each exercise.

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LOWER BODY:
SQUATS, 12-15 reps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xMaFs0L3ao

DEADLIFT, 8-10 reps,
Be careful with the hamstring! Go light at first and see how it feels.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op9kVnSso6Q

BACKWARD LUNGES, alternating legs, each lunge = 1 rep, 12-16 reps (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1ip81otol4)

CALF RAISES, 12-15 reps

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UPPER BODY:


LAT PULL DOWN, 12-15 reps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOpi-p0cJkc

BENT OVER ROW, 12-15 reps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_qeCPJMU9o&feature=relmfu

PUSH UPS (knees or full), 12-15 reps

BI-DELT SHOULDER RAISE, 12-15 reps
You will use dumbbells for this exercise. Stand with your feet apart, with one about 1 foot in front of the other. Hold a dumbbell in each hand. With your elbows at your sides, bend your arms at a 90-degree angle, in the position of half of a hammer/bicep curl. Your lower arms should be out in front of you, palms facing each other, at waist level. Keeping your arms bent in this 90 degree angle, raise your elbows forward until they are pointing out in front of you. The dumbbells should now be at your head level. Lower the dumbbells back to starting position for one rep.
Details

Sunday Sample Workout Details

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x4
05:35:00 05:30:00
Strength x2
01:21:00 00:45:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
05:35:00 05:30:00
Strength
01:21:00 00:45:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter

All supported devices

Maria Simone

No Limits Endurance Coaching

What's your big dream - you know the one that makes you feel scared AND excited? Yup, that one. From big goals for the first time or a fast time, I can to help!

I coach with a holistic approach that considers your athletic ability and history, mental training, and life-training balance. We'll focus on your short and long terms goals and all available metrics to dynamically progress your training.

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