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When to start 12 week build, peak, race plan?

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    • March 5, 2014 at 12:15 pm #5593
      AvatarChokeberry
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      My goal event is actually a series of races, Epic Single Track in Winter Park, CO. There are 6 races from June 14th to August 23rd. If I do all of the races (this is my plan), the weakest result gets dropped from the rankings. The first race is a hill climb, which historically is not my strength.  I've read that you can realistically keep a peak for only a short time, i.e. 3-5 weeks. Should I aim to peak at the beginning, middle or pick a target race?  This somewhat dictates when I start the plan – I think.

      thanks.

    • March 5, 2014 at 5:00 pm #7713
      AvatarLynda
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      I recommend peaking for your second race. That means scheduling the 12 week plan to end on the week of your second race. 

      Lynda

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