So you got into the Leadville 100 Mile Mountain race. Now that you are past the stress of getting in you are likely thinking–how the heck will I prepare for the Leadville 100?
Get excited about the training for Leadville!
Why are you doing Leadville? Is it just for the finish line or is it for the skills you will develop in the coming months, the adventures you will go on in your training, and for the abilities and mindsets that completing these next 3 – 6 months will bring you, regardless of how the Leadville race goes? This mindset of ‘failing forward’ frees you to train with purpose and curiosity. By putting as much focus and importance on your training and adventures you will make sure this Leadville journey is enjoyable and beneficial.
Leadville for the rest of us
You can finish, we believe anyone can do it BUT if you just train as you feel without a gradual progression and without taking on specific training interventions you are going to miss many gains that can help you on race day. For many adults any advantage will help to stay under the difficult 12 hour time ‘belt buckle’ time cut and 13 hour results time cut.
The race itself is more than 1 day in Colorado, it represents a lot of time training and preparing. A plan matters.
The plans I build are not just to get you to survive 1 day but rather push you to prepare for the goal both on bike and off-bike. You will do Core/Strength and do a lot of preparation and visualization for event day. As a busy person, it is unlikely you can do huge amounts of riding volume but you can arrive healthier, confident, prepared, and more skilled.
Get a Training Plan for Leadville
Consummate Athlete offers two training plans for the Leadville 100 Bike that are delivered instantly via Training Peaks and are yours to use once or for multiple attempts at Leadville!
Full Year / 8 Months of Training for Leadville
If you are keen and starting well ahead of the race we have a 8 month plan that starts in January or February (It helps you get into the plan in either case.) This Plan helps you use indoor trainng and cross-training for those crucial base periods. This plan takes you on the full journey from starting out in the early base season and then right up to race day with the same specific preparation offered in our 3 Month Build Plan. This plan is the full season laid out for you. Just follow the map!
GET THE BEST 8 Month LEADVILLE TRAINING PLAN (Jan/Feb start) HERE
3 Months Build Plan Specific for Leadville
The Second plan we offer is a 3 month build plan for Leadville. For this plan you would have already completed your base training and now you are ready to put in specific work in those critical 2-3 months before the race. This plan gets specific and pushes you to get on your race bike and put in a mix of long rides and targeted intensity rides. Just like all our plans there is a range of volume to allow you to customize to your goals, fitness and life.
GET THE BEST 3 Month LEADVILLE TRAINING PLAN (May Start) HERE
Need more Customization?
We offer a unique 3 month Made-For-You Plan that allows for the plan to include group rides, preparation races, family/work events and be tailored specifically to your goals. For athletes looking at long term goals our personalized coaching offers ongoing support and collaboration with a coach.