# Dirty Kanza 200 **URL:** \ **Category:** Training\ **Tags:** choosing-a-plan\ **Created:** [January 2, 2019, 4:30am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/dirty-kanza-200/8951 "2019-01-02T04:30:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![gclimbs61](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/gclimbs61/32/9096_2.png) [@gclimbs61](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/gclimbs61)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2019, 4:30am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/dirty-kanza-200/8951/1 "2019-01-02T04:30:33Z")
Any experienced TrainerRoad users out there getting ready for DK200? I’ve read through the explanations of all the training phases, but it’s only 20 weeks to race day…wondering how to modify the plans to work with the short time frame! Thanks! G 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2019, 4:34am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/dirty-kanza-200/8951/2 "2019-01-02T04:34:25Z")
Worth review. > **[Not Enough Time!](https://support.trainerroad.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005927423-Not-Enough-Time-)** > > So you've figured out when your goal events will be, and you discover that you don't have the 28 weeks required to complete the entire Base, Build, Specialty training plan progression.  Not a probl... Essentially, start at Base (12 weeks) and complete Build (8 weeks). Otherwise, if you are already in progress of a plan, work it as far as you can and leave room for the necessary taper that you need. ---
**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2019, 4:35am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/dirty-kanza-200/8951/3 "2019-01-02T04:35:05Z")
Existing DK discussions. > [@Using TR to prepare for Dirty Kanza 200](https://www.trainerroad.com/forumt/using-tr-to-prepare-for-dirty-kanza-200/413): > > Posted this on Reddit a few days ago and did get a response from TR and one person. But would love to hear if anyone has personal experience using TR for DK200. I’m hoping to do the 200 mile version of Dirty Kanza next year, with the goal being to beat the sun. I’m not trying to hang with the lead pack even for the first few miles. I’m wrapping up climbing road race this week and have my A event on 9/30 (Six Gap century). I’ve got a hundred mile gravel/road ride in mid October and then a 60 mi… > [@First Post ! New TR user, Strength Training, Dirty Kanza 200, Track Cycling Racing](https://www.trainerroad.com/forumt/first-post-new-tr-user-strength-training-dirty-kanza-200-track-cycling-racing/6747/2): > > Some existing references with good info: [Strength Training](https://www.trainerroad.com/forumt/strength-training/433)[Using TR to prepare for Dirty Kanza 200 - #3 by larry](https://www.trainerroad.com/forumt/using-tr-to-prepare-for-dirty-kanza-200/413/3)[Using TR to prepare for Dirty Kanza 200 - #4 by chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forumt/using-tr-to-prepare-for-dirty-kanza-200/413/4) ---
**Author:** ![gclimbs61](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/gclimbs61/32/9096_2.png) [@gclimbs61](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/gclimbs61)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2019, 4:57am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/dirty-kanza-200/8951/4 "2019-01-02T04:57:58Z")
Thanks for the quick reply! I was considering just doing Power Build and Century since I have a decent fitness base already…will review the article first, though! Cheers! G ---
**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2019, 12:51pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/dirty-kanza-200/8951/5 "2019-01-02T12:51:24Z")
Yeah, Sustained Power Build plus Century Specialty are the best prep. Also, this episode covers DK. > [@Testosterone, Mid-Race Mechanicals, Dirty Kanza and More – Ask a Cycling a Coach 191](https://www.trainerroad.com/forumt/testosterone-mid-race-mechanicals-dirty-kanza-and-more-ask-a-cycling-a-coach-191/8577): > > We’re answering more of your coaching questions on Episode 191 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Join us live as we discuss testosterone’s effect on performance, mid-race mechanical strategies, Dirty Kanza training, rapid fire questions for Coach Chad and much more! Youtube Live Video: [[Testosterone, Mid-Race Mechanicals, Dirty Kanza and More – Ask a Cycling a Coach 191] ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUVP2dUe0h8) Topics covered in this episode [Rapid fire questions for Coach Chad](https://youtu.be/nUVP2dUe0h8?t=1007)[How Coach Chad comes up with the worko…](https://youtu.be/nUVP2dUe0h8?t=1008) ---
**Author:** ![gclimbs61](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/gclimbs61/32/9096_2.png) [@gclimbs61](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/gclimbs61)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2019, 2:44pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/dirty-kanza-200/8951/6 "2019-01-02T14:44:47Z")
Thanks Chad! Appreciate the guidance and insight! Glenn ---
**Author:** ![gclimbs61](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/gclimbs61/32/9096_2.png) [@gclimbs61](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/gclimbs61)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2019, 2:23am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/dirty-kanza-200/8951/7 "2019-01-24T02:23:43Z")
So I’ve started Sweet Spot training and was wondering if I should be doing the endurance variants of each workout or stick to the primary workout? Since this is my first DK200 (finished DK100 last year right at 12 hours), my goal is to finish within the cutoff time. This is also my first time using a structured program vs trying to crank out as much mileage on my own and hope that I’ve done enough by race day! ---
**Author:** ![Bryce](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bryce/32/72_2.png) [@Bryce](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Bryce)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2019, 10:31pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/dirty-kanza-200/8951/8 "2019-01-24T22:31:23Z")
I would recommend the longer endurance versions of the weekend rides to help familiarize yourself with long hours in the saddle. Getting used to spending a lot of time on the bike will be crucial for a race as long as the DK 200, and long rides out on the raod can help you dial in your fit, nutrition and hydration plan as well. ---
**Author:** ![Jonnyboy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jonnyboy/32/5802_2.png) [@Jonnyboy](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jonnyboy)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2019, 10:37pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/dirty-kanza-200/8951/9 "2019-01-24T22:37:06Z")
> [@Bryce](#): > > and long rides out on the raod can help you dial in your fit, nutrition and hydration plan as well. +1 to this. In the U.K. we have the dirty reiver, a 200k / 3500m homage to the original event. I’ve been riding it since it started in 2016 and getting your kit, comfort, nutrition, hydration and bike reliability dialled in before the big day are critical to having a (relatively) stress free event. ---
**Author:** ![DingleTower](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9d8465/32.png) [@DingleTower](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/DingleTower)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2019, 12:37am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/dirty-kanza-200/8951/10 "2019-01-25T00:37:49Z")
I’m fully stuck on the trainer for the foreseeable future. Ill be extending the Saturday and Sunday rides for sure. Either doing the longer versions, adding an extra workout, noodling on Zwift, or taking workouts from the HV plans. I’m itching to get out on the road for some miles but the forecast doesn’t go above - 20c for the next 14 days. Ugh. It’ll be a while before it’s worth getting out there. ---
**Author:** ![zbuttar](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/zbuttar/32/636_2.png) [@zbuttar](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/zbuttar)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2019, 2:28pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/dirty-kanza-200/8951/11 "2019-05-05T14:28:09Z")
So DK2019 is about 4 weeks away and I have trained exclusively on TR. Sweet Spot high - Sustained Power high - Century high. I also do training criteriums on Tuesday nights. I did two 50 mile gravel races in March (100 miles and 11K ft of climbing). Next weekend is a 100 mile gravel race with 7.5K ft of climbing. I am REALLY REALLY hoping that my TR training will work… I have a huge racing background and really like the mindset of coach Chad in the design of the program - as well as the podcast but until you do the work and the reflect on your performance you really don’t know… I’ll say this though - the last 24 weeks of training have been fantastic; I really like TR - keep up the great works guys. ---
**Author:** ![ExpertOrBust](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/expertorbust/32/18611_2.png) [@ExpertOrBust](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ExpertOrBust)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2019, 5:28pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/dirty-kanza-200/8951/12 "2019-05-06T17:28:28Z")
@zbuttar & @gclimbs61 - good luck and have a great time at DK200. My friends that have done it successfully including winning the Fatbike category say that it important to stick to your plan and pace and don’t get sucked into going to hard too early. Stay fueled and hydrated.