Week 49
Welcome to our 'down time'. Let's face it, most skiers don't really enjoy down time but it is an import phase of our yearly periodization. (for more info check out the Time Off entry)
Some of our training goals for the next two weeks should include:
- Let the body recover from any residual fatigue left from the competitive season
- ease our muscles into more varieties of cross training like running and cycling
- slowly get our muscles used to general strength
- Mentally take a break from structured training if we need to
- Maintain aerobic capacity by implementing x1 L4 intensity
Since our NTS plans have focused on high quality training the past two weeks we will now step things back considerably for the next 14 days. This week we have not recommended any intensity sessions but will focus on recovery distance, yoga, light strength, and introducing some cross training. With reduced volume our general plan and masters plans will be the same for the next few weeks.
- This should feel like a considerably easier week than anything we have done in the last few months
- Notice the two off days spaced out during the week
- Note how we recommend some cross training like running but encourage skiers to keep these types of workouts short at first. It's easy to jump into running season too quickly and risk injury
- This week has no intervals planned but we will plan one L4 session in week 50