Week 2
This week we continue to gradually increase training while still prioritizing rest and absorbing sessions. Try to settle into a good rhythm with consistent training times and sleep. Most sessions this week are easy distance with some light leg speed and controlled L3 intervals. We still want to keep strength sessions light to minimize soreness and teach proper technique. We discuss why strength training is important for all skiers and look at the training physiology behind base training.
As a reminder our three plans are designed for different phases of development.
Junior plan has volume target of 475 hours of training per year and training weeks will range from 6-14 hours. It is designed for athletes ages 15-18. Expect consistent intensity sessions throughout the preparation phase with a mix of L3, L4 and short intervals. Cross training modalities will include running, cycling, bounding, rollerskiing with 1-2 strength sessions per week. This plan is periodized to prepare athletes for consistent short distance racing from January through March with a peaking emphasis in mid-February.
Master plan has a volume target of 550 hour of training per year and training weeks will range from 7-16 hours per week. This plan is designed for older athletes who work full time with a marathon racing focus.
Cross training modalities will include running, cycling, bounding, rollerskiing with 1-2 strength sessions per week. This plan is periodized to prepare athletes for consistent short distance racing from January through March with a peaking emphasis in mid to late February.
Elite plan has a volume tarted of 650 hours of training per year and training weeks will range from 8-21 hours per week. This plan is designed for experienced U18, U20, and U23 skiers who compete at a national level. Cross training modalities will include running, cycling, bounding, rollerskiing with 1-2 strength sessions per week. This plan is periodized to prepare athletes for all distances and consistent race calendar in December through March. Expect a mini peak in early January and a focus on late February championship.
You can follow the training using the NTS calendar within member’s resources or with the Training Peaks website or app. To link the 2026-2027 season to your calendar go to this link and reference our How To ADD A Training Peask Plan video. Even returning members must click the link below and add the new trainng year to their Training Peaks calendar.
Junior plan
Master
Elite
