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Lynda: OK, I have searched at the Training Peaks website as well as a bit on the forums here and couldn't find the answer I was looking for. It's probably a pretty basic question and I feel a bit timid asking it because it's probably an easy solution and the answer available right in front of me, but for whatever reason I may have overlooked it.
Here goes…
I need to insert a business trip into my training plan which I purchased through Training Peaks. It is your base building plan for Masters 40+ Cross Country Mountain Bike Base Training Plan. I will need to leave on the 4th day of week 9 (which would be February 28th for me) and return on the last day of week 10 (which would be March 10th for me) due to a business trip to Germany. I have no idea what will be available to me on my trip (hotel gym, maybe a spin bike, etc…). I just don't know. I would be able to do some core work in my room and could always bring my jogging shoes to do some non-cycling work.
How do I insert this break in the plan at Training Peaks and what would you suggest I do – or try to do if no bike is available (exercise, spin, or normal) for those 10-11 days?
Thank you in advance. I have really enjoyed the training plan to date (started on December 31st). My 51 year old body is coming to life!!!
SST
Yes, I could do that. I was able to cut and paste the weeks so that February 25th to March 11th are now blank on the Training Peaks screen. When I return, I will continue and finish with the final 4 weeks of base beginning on March 11th.
I assume I can just insert some work on February 25, 26, 27 (I’ll still be here). And do some sort of core work/gym work in the hotel over in Germany to maintain fitness. Be that what it may….
I recommend sticking to the plan in week #9 (February 25, 26, 27) for the first three days. Then head off on your business trip. Week #9 is a rest week so focus on recovery while you are travelling. Stretch a little daily, do some core work. Find a stationary bike to do a few 30 min recovery spins. Do some walking and sightseeing – easy recovery stuff. If you do have access to a quality gym you can do week #10 strength training sessions.
When you return home start back up with week #10. Don't make up anything “missed” in days 4-7 from week #9.
Lynda
Thanks Lynda. I appreciate the help. I will begin week 9 as you say for the first 3 days and then do what I can do on my trip and pick up with week 10 when I return. I'm pretty sure I will be doing quite a bit of walking and I will look for a stationary to do some recovery spins. I might even enjoy a good German beer or two… 😉
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