Expert XC Base & Expert XC Build Peak Race

[metacycle]

Do you start the Build/Peak/Race plan immediatley following the Base plan? Making the combo exactly 24 weeks to my “A” Race?

[Lynda]

Yes running the plans back-to-back is how they were designed to be used. It can be a good idea to take one week off between the plans if you need a little down time too.

Lynda

[metacycle]

Roger that. Thanks.

[metacycle]

Hi Lynda,

I am setting up these plans in TP and based on my 'A' race the base plan is supposed to begin on Februrary 2.

I don't plan on beginning bicycle traning till Jan 5. I am just taking some time off the bike from now till then doing some xc skiing, snowshoeing etc…

My question is, what should I do from Jan 5 to Feb 2 when the base plan begins?

Should I just “pre-do” the first 4 weeks of the base plan, then start Feb 2 as planned?

thanks for any insight

[Lynda]

metacycle said:

Should I just “pre-do” the first 4 weeks of the base plan, then start Feb 2 as planned?

thanks for any insight

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Yes, “pre-do” (I like that phrase!) the first 4 weeks of the plan but not exactly. Hit about 70 – 80% of the workouts and ditch 20 – 30% of them in favor of skiing and snowshoeing and other fun things to do outside in the cold and snow. Cross training is still super at this time of year.

Lynda

[metacycle]

Sounds good, Thanks Lynda!

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