Country Base plan masters 40+

[Frank Van Engelenhoven]

Hi question,

Could it be use full to do the base plan 2 times in a row. So in total 24 weeks?
With a better condition and higher Threshold values you can maybe improve your base much more in another 12 weeks? And after 24 week do the more specific race training plan?

[Lynda]

Hi Frank,

Yes, there are many reasons to follow a Base plan twice in a row. I often recommend following all or a portion of the plan at 50% volume the first time around, then at 100% volume the second time around. This is a great way to ease back into Base training after a long break or injury.

If you can follow the plan 100% the first time, it is likely you will get more performance gains from following a Build, Peak and Race plan such as our Category 1 Cross Country Mountain Bike Build, Peak and Race Mountain Bike Training Plan or Masters 40+ Cross Country Mountain Bike Build Peak and Race Mountain Bike Training Plan, than a repeat of the Base plan.

Coach Lynda

[Frank Van Engelenhoven]

Ok thanks. I can follow the base plan without any issues at the moment. It is perfect for me. I’m a little bit afraid that I’m to strong in the beginning of the race season in march alteady. I have about 8 races from March till September. If I start your Race plan in January to March is that the best way to be prepared for the season? And I like to join some winter races for fun and training as well from January – March. And then I have to see how to maintain the fitness from April to September. There will be some Peak races to train for like the Dutch championship I don t have the calendar already. Thanks.

[Lynda]

Hi Frank,

Aim to finish your race plan during the week of your first important race of the season.

Coach Lynda

[Frank Van Engelenhoven]

Ok Lynda thank you. Maybe you have some suggestions for Maintain fitness during the season oe is the only way to do that with a coach?

[Lynda]

To maintain fitness during the season use your race plan as follows. On race week follow week 12 and the week after have a rest week. The prior week to race week follow week 11, the prior week to that follow week 10 and so on until you run backwards into a rest week after the prior race.

Coach Lynda

[Frank Van Engelenhoven]

Thanks Lynda , this looks like a plan for me 🙂

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