Last season I began the 32 week training plan at the end of September. This year I’m competing in the Tour of Tucson in late November and I qualified for the Platinum group. I finished in the 160s out of 1000+ last time. This year my goal is top 50. Top 10 is my ultimate goal, although that may not be this year.
I don’t know if I should wait till after TofC to start the 32 week plan? Also, any advice or plans I could use to prepare for the TofC?
So work backward from Feb 3rd and you want to #1 take a two week break starting the day after your last race #2 lift weights (this takes 10 weeks minimum) #3 build your ‘base’ sweet spot style (allow at least 12 weeks) #4 perform race specific intervals (allow at least 3 weeks)
You want/need/should do all this before your season begins Feb 3rd.
Thus use our plans to piece together that off season program for yourself.
Weights + base are you biggest off season goals - good luck!
Thank you for your help. I plugged in the race with a target CTL of 85 and then plugged in your 32 week resistance training. The off season training will begin in a few weeks. This is admittedly an early A race but typically we have several good races in February and March as possible A races.
Last question, when you say take a couple weeks off, does that mean no riding at all , or just no structured plan yet?
Thank you. I’m rethinking my plans. Tour of Tucson is a big personal goal. Therefore, I’m moving my first A race to the end of March next year-Chico Stage Race. I still can’t do the whole 32 week plan though. I can do 1 through 4 with other plans, just well be shorter.
If I’m aiming to have a target CTL for my A race, what would you recommend for a 48 year old Cat 3?