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Originally Posted by shovelhd
I would start off the year spending January and February in base. Lots of Z2/Z3 and not a lot of intensity. Two weeks on/one off or three weeks on/one off whatever works best for you. March and April should be focused on build. Z2 for recovery only, focus on intensity, sprints. If you truly want to "crush the cross season" then you should plan on ending your road season in early July, taking at least two weeks off, and resetting.
I like shovels plan. I really don't know much about planning yet but my thoughts: with that volume you should do well no matter as a Cat5.


Spend your 12 hrs on a bike
Secondly, not meant to come across harsh but did you read friel's book? It doesn't look like you implemented anything other than slapping some hours in a spreadsheet

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