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    • September 16, 2018 at 2:15 pm #18730
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      Hi Coach Lynda!

      Well, I have been recovering and doing much of nothing since my CTR and subsequent Gunny Loopy Loop Ultras this summer. Now I need to figure out what to do to prepare for a fun but very difficult 2-day MTB adventure race at the end of October. That’s 6 weeks away and I was wondering what your suggested training plan would be for this 6-week duration?

      Thanks!

      Scott

    • September 17, 2018 at 9:37 am #18731
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      Hi Scott,

      You certainly have had an amazing season!!

      What is your motivation level right now?
      Do you have any overuse injuries?
      Tell me a little more about the event? Is it riding only or does it have other sports included?
      What event is it? Site link?

      Lynda

    • September 18, 2018 at 9:23 am #18732
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      Hi Coach Lynda, Thanks so much! I have had a fantastic season this year 🙂

      My motivation is starting to pick up. I’m getting “restless” and feeling I need to be doing something intense 🙂 I don’t believe I have any overuse injuries or issues like that right now. I’m feeling pretty good.

      The event is the Pisgah Productions Double Dare : http://www.pisgahproductions.com/events/double-dare-mtb-race/

      Here is the basic description: Teams of two riders will race to reach up to 10 checkpoints (CPs) per day, two days in a row. The race begins at noon on Saturday and every team must be back before midnight. The race resumes at 6AM Sunday with 10 brand new checkpoints. Every team must finish before 6PM on Sunday. Teams ‘in the running’ should expect up to 70 miles of riding with 12,000-15,000 feet of climbing each day.

      So, it is all MTB on steep technical Pisgah trails. Historically we go full out about 10-12h per day. There are surprise physical and mental challenges at some checkpoints, but this is mainly full speed “racing” where we decide the route.

      Scott

    • September 18, 2018 at 12:26 pm #18736
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      Scott,

      I’ve heard that is a fun and crazy event!

      I recommend taking the rest of this week to focus mostly on recovery and nutrition with short rides for fun.

      Next week, 9/24, start the 100 Mile Mountain Bike Race Personal Record Mountain Bike Training Plan at week 8 and follow it through to week 12 and a peak at the Pisgah Productions Double Dare.

      Then have a rest!!

      Lynda

    • September 18, 2018 at 12:46 pm #18739
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      That sounds like a good plan! Thanks! And yes, I will rest after that 😀

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