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    • December 4, 2013 at 10:38 am #5523
      AvatarCindycycles
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      HI!  I finished  revisiting racing in 2013 with a few endurance races with significant improvements thanks to your plans.  In 2014 I am looking at 2 “B” races (early season) and 4 “A” races. The first race is 6hr solo or 12 hour 2 person team in January, then I move into 50mile plus races, Feb 19 and  mid April .  I cannot keep up with the 100km PR plan through the holidays.  What do you suggest?   Time crunched Cat 1 B P R plan or base? And when should I begin a more intensive endurance plan?  I would like to continue to improve my speed and strength.

      Thanks.

    • December 4, 2013 at 1:21 pm #7500
      AvatarLynda
      Keymaster

      Cindy,

      Please list date and distance/duration of each race and priority. Sorry I could not decipher this from your post.

      Listing questions as #1, #2 etc is helpful for clarity also.

      Thanks,

      Lynda

    • December 4, 2013 at 4:57 pm #7501
      AvatarCindycycles
      Participant

      Sorry about that.

      Races:

      Jan 18 will ride either as 6hr solo or 12 hour 2 person team.  Approximate distance:  50 miles.  “B” race.  6,000 ft climbing.

      Feb 19 is 50 miles.  “B” race.  about 6,000 ft climbing.  About 6 hours.

      April 12, 64 mile.  “A” race.  9,000 ft climb.  Last finish:  7:58

      April 26, 50miles.  “A” race.  Whiskey 50.  New ride for me, unknown duration…6 hours?

      June 7 repeat of race 1. “A” race.

      October (mid) repeat of race 3.  “A” race.

      Tentative 7th race to finish series will be 11/8/2014. 6 hr solo or 12 hour 2person. “A” race.

      Question #1:  Which plan should I do through the holidays with a time crunched schedule to maintain a solid base?

      Question #2:  When should I start a more intensive endurance plan in preparation for the April and beyond races.  Also, which one?  100km PR?

      I hope this is more clear.

      Thanks.

    • December 5, 2013 at 9:29 am #7503
      AvatarLynda
      Keymaster

      Cindy,

      I recommend you follow the TIME CRUNCHED Category 1 Cross Country Mountain Bike Base Training Plan during the holidays.

      Start the 100 km Mountain Bike Race – Personal Record Plan on 1/20/2014 and follow all 12 weeks to a peak at your first “A” race on 4/12. During this time rest a few days prior to any races you have and recover properly after each race before getting back on the training plan. Do not make up any missed sessions.

      4/14 follow week #11 100 km Mountain Bike Race – Personal Record Plan

      4/21 follow week #12 100 km Mountain Bike Race – Personal Record Plan to peak again for Whiskey 50.

      4/28 take a week off plan for recovery

      5/5 restart the 100 km Mountain Bike Race – Personal Record Plan at week #8 and follow it to a peak on June 7th

      6/9 take a week off plan

      6/16 do a recovery week

      Then reassess your goal for the remainder of the season and re-plan out how to achieve them.

      Lynda

    • December 5, 2013 at 2:49 pm #7506
      AvatarCindycycles
      Participant

      Thank you!  Wink

    • January 12, 2014 at 6:23 pm #7578
      AvatarCindycycles
      Participant

      Hello,

      I was just notified of a crucial change in my race plan and thus I believe the plan that you posted for me will change.

      My April 12 race was moved to May 24!  All other races are on schedule.

      Will I simply move the start date of the 100Km PR plan to a later date to coincide with the first “A” race being April 26 and continue on with the Time Crunched Base plan?

      Thanks for the input.

      Cynthia

    • January 12, 2014 at 7:40 pm #7580
      AvatarLynda
      Keymaster

      Exactly. Move the start date of the 100Km PR plan to a later date to coincide with the first “A” race being April 26 and continue on with the Time Crunched Base plan.

      Lynda

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