"Training Plan Adjustment for Mt. Fuji Hill Climb: Seeking Advice

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Hey @Neohayamy! Welcome to the TrainerRoad forum :slight_smile: . This sounds like an incredible event!! :star_struck:

TrainerRoad’s Climbing Road Race plan primarily focuses on sustained threshold efforts with some variability that will prepare you to handle pace changes or surges often encountered in road racing scenarios. While the Mt. Fuji Hill Climb typically demands a very steady, sustained effort, the workouts in this plan will be highly relevant and beneficial.

In comparison, the 40k TT plan specifically targets steady-state, near- threshold power. This makes it especially suitable if you anticipate a very steady, consistent pacing effort during the climb without significant variability.

In short:

  • If your Mt. Fuji effort will be steady and uninterrupted, the 40k TT plan is a slightly more specific choice.
  • If you anticipate some variability, prefer slightly more dynamic workouts, or simply enjoy workouts that incorporate occasional pace changes, Climbing Road Race is a strong option too.

How to adjust your current training plan:
If you’d like to make changes now, it’s easy:

  • Go to your TrainerRoad Calendar and click on the annotation that marks the start of your current training block.
  • Select “Edit Plan”, and then go to the Event tab in Plan Builder to change your event type (e.g., TT or Climbing Road Race).
  • Plan Builder will automatically adjust your training, starting from your current fitness and progressing as you move toward the event!

Hope this helps clarify things—feel free to ask more questions if needed. Good luck!!

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