Cycling - Long Hilly Race / Event - Beginner (10% to Charity*)
Cycling - Long Hilly Race / Event - Beginner (10% to Charity*)
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Author
Endurance Strong (David Kell)
Length
12 Weeks
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
Plan Description
This is a training plan created by Endurance Strong designed to prepare a beginner cyclist for a Long Hilly Road Race or Event. On Non-Recovery Weeks this plan ranges from 4.5-5.5hrs/wk and 230-400 TSS/wk and is suitable for someone new to racing or a Cat 5 or older Masters with minimal time to train and is preparing for a 1.5-2.5hr hilly road race. Recommended starting fitness would be a minimum of a CTL of 20-30 which Endurance Strong's Beginner Base Plans should arrive you at. This plan has notes on how and when to incorporate strength training but no other strength training guidance. Endurance Strong also offers this same Training Plan with a full Strength Training Plan included at a slightly higher price point (Best Value), as well as separate Strength Training Plans. This plan generally follows the sequence of:
- Monday - Off
- Tuesday - Intervals
- Wednesday - Strength Training
- Thursday - Tempo / Sweet Spot
- Friday - Off
- Saturday - Various Intervals and Hills and Strength Training
- Sunday - Longer Endurance Ride
*Last but not least, 10% of Endurance Strong's net profits goes to charity, so Thank You for your support! For more information about the creator of this training plan please visit EnduranceStrong.com
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Bike
x4
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04:48:00 | 02:30:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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04:48:00 | 02:30:00 |
Training Load By Week
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- Power Meter
- Heart Rate Monitor
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