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Lynda,
I began racing XC in May of this year in Cat 3 with no plan at all. And later became frustrated with lack of direction. I asked different cyclist about who to hire for a coach and spoke to several coach in my area but with no luck and no follow ups on their part, it didn't work out. I then searched for something on the web and came across your website. I originally purchased (with reluctancy I have to say) the Cat 2 Build, Peak Race plan. And with great success this season, I would like to first say thank you for a successful season in XC. I have a 2-1st's place finishes, 2-3rd's finishes! With one more race to go this weekend.
I am planning my next season already. I have purchased to weight loss & base training plan and was concerned how to stack plans together if I was to race the Mellow Johnnys in March 3-4 when I can only start training on the 6th of december?
My goals were to definitely build my base and drop unnecessary weight for next season in Cat 2. Can the mellow johnnys be done without or little LT work?
Thanks in advance. . .
You have 16.5 weeks to Mellow Johnny's. I recommend starting the 12 week Weight Loss and Base training plan now (start 11/21/11) and following the complete plan.
On 2/13/2012 start your Cat 2 Build, Peak Race plan. That way you will have 4 weeks of intensity training under your belt by the time you race Mellow Johnny's March 3-4.
I didn't understand your comment “only start training on the 6th of december? ” If that is a deal breaker you will need to expand and explain that to me.
Lynda
Sorry, I didn't explain better Lynda….
Lets see, I read other post saying that one should break a week between plans…Right? If thats the case. My last race is this saturday the 19th and one week off would be returning to training on the 28th november. Ok, so here is a little glitch, I leave on the 30th till the 6th for S. Dakota for hunting trip with Fam. Training may be impossible but not sure yet. Thoughts?
And my Overall plans for next year could look like this and I am about 80% on the choices and 60% on the dates: Mellow Johnnys' March 3-4 Cat2
series race cat 2 April 15th or so
series race cat 2 May 15th or so
series race cat 2 aug 25th or so
series race cat 2 sept 25th or so
series race cat 2 oct 20th or so
Possible Iceman Cometh Nov 1st
series race cat 2 nov 20th or so
I hope I made myself clear….
I recommend having lots of fun and hunting with your family on your hunting trip without worrying about training. Sounds like a good week.
When you come back start on the 12 week Weight Loss and Base training plan and follow it week 1-12.
You will not be in peak race form at Mellow Johnny's – that's OK! You have a long season ahead of you and putting in the weight loss and base will set you up for a great season. You will still be able to race and have fair form at Mellow Johnny's.
Lynda
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