Training plan for ultra race

[bmf136]

Hi Lynda,

 

About 13 weeks ago I started using the 6 hour pr plan just in case I was able to compete in an ultra endurance mtb race. Turns out about 9 weeks into the training I confirmed that I'd be able to make it to the race but it was too late at that point to start another more appropriate plan at that point so I continued on with the plan.

 

The race was the CFITT, a 240 mile race across the state of Florida. Despite not using the right plan and having my longest ride at around 7 hours, I had a pretty good ride and finished in just over 25 hours. 

 

Now for my question. I'm considering doing the Huracan, a 300mi loop in Florida on March 8. Should I get the 24 hour pr plan or is there something better to use for an ultra race? I'd like to finish it in one shot so I figured I should avoid the stage race plan.

 

Any thoughts?

 

If I don't do the Huracan I'll be doing a 6 hr race sometime in March but I'm not sure of the date.

 

Thanks,

Bryan

[Lynda]

Bryan,

The Arizona Trail Race 300 Training Plan is the best plan to train for the Huracan bikepacking event. You have a different race planned but same distance, non-stop format and self-supported rules.

Lynda

[bmf136]

Thanks for the advice. Not sure if I should start a new thread for this but I was thinking about my plans for next year and would like your advice on stacking plans.

 

I just finished CFITT on November 17th. Took last week mostly off the bike – did a short ride on Tuesday and another 2 hour ride Thursday. Didn't ride last weekend.

 

My ideal season would look something like this…

 

1/5/12 – 12 Hours of Amelia. 12 hours solo.

 

3/8/12 Huracan 300. 300 miles self supported.

 

3/24/12 Squiggy Classic 6 hr race. Again, solo. I'm also guessing the race date. They haven't posted it but last year it was late March.

 

4/21/12 Hammerhead 100. 50 or 100 mile race with 25 mile laps. Would lean towards the 100 unless you think the 50 works best for my plans so far.

9/1/12 8 hours of Labor – 8 hr race, I'd more than likely do it solo but a friend may want to team up for this.

 

I have your 6hr pr plan but will need others. Can you suggest how to fit the plans into that schedule?

 

Thanks again,

Bryan

[Lynda]

Bryan,

Here is how I recommend stacking the training plans to fit your season:

12/17/2012 – start the Arizona Trail Race 300 Training Plan to peak for Huracan 300.

3/11/13 – Week off for recovery

3/18/13 – Follow week #12 from your 6 hour plan and race Squiggy Classic 6 hr

3/25/2013 – Follow weeks 9-12 of your 6 hour plan and race Hammerhead 100

4/22/2013 – Week off for recovery

4/29/2013 – Follow weeks 1-6 Category 1 Cross Country Mountain Bike Build, Peak and Race Training Plan to add speed

6/10/2013 – Follow weeks 1-12 of your 6 hour plan and peak again for 8 hours of Labor

Lynda

[Lynda]

Bryan,

Here is how I recommend stacking the training plans to fit your season:

12/17/2012 – start the Arizona Trail Race 300 Training Plan to peak for Huracan 300.

3/11/13 – Week off for recovery

3/18/13 – Follow week #12 from your 6 hour plan and race Squiggy Classic 6 hr

3/25/2013 – Follow weeks 9-12 of your 6 hour plan and race Hammerhead 100

4/22/2013 – Week off for recovery

4/29/2013 – Follow weeks 1-6 Category 1 Cross Country Mountain Bike Build, Peak and Race Training Plan to add speed

6/10/2013 – Follow weeks 1-12 of your 6 hour plan and peak again for 8 hours of Labor

Lynda

[bmf136]

Thanks again, Lynda. My only remaining question is will the 12 hours of Amelia fit in ok on 1/5/13? Perhaps I could bundle that weekends workouts into one big race?

[Lynda]

12 hours of Amelia fit in nicely. Do the race and  miss out the weekend training rides. Take a few days off after the race until you are recovered enough to get back on plan.

Lynda

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