Get fast and stay fast, lap after lap. The Cross Country Training Block prepares you for the unrelenting nature of an Olympic distance XC MTB race. Sharpen your ability to repeatedly cross your threshold and recover quickly with a combination of sweet spot, VO2 Max, and anaerobic workouts.
Cross Country Olympic (8 Weeks Per Block)
Low Volume
3-4 Hrs/Wk
Mid Volume
5-6 Hrs/Wk
High Volume
7-8 Hrs/Wk
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Week 1
2:55
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