Standard Training Plan - XPD 2011

A number of people have asked - how do you prepare for a 700 km race?  The short answer is -  I have no bloody idea!!  Ask me after we have finished and I will be able to tell you what we needed to do more of!  

Basically, each of us have targeted a number of major events during the last year as a lead up to the XPD.  This has enabled our bodies to become progressively tougher - at least, that is the hope!


Members of the Team have completed a number of Ultra Marathons:  Bogong to Hotham, Overland Track, 6ft Track, TNF 100 and OXFAM trailwalker 100.  The GeoQuest was entered as a major mid year adventure race as well as the Husky 100 MTB race.


Here's a typical 10 day training block for David.


Day 1:    Run 45 mins, Paddle 3 hrs
Day 2:    Ride 6 hrs
Day 3:    Gym 2 hrs, ride 1 1/2 hrs
Day 4:    Ride 1 1/2 hrs
Day 5:    Ride 2 hrs
Day 6:    Gym 2 hrs
Day 7:    Ride 1 1/2 hrs
Day 8:    Paddle 3 hrs
Day 9:    Walk 5 hrs
Day 10:  Gym 2 hrs, Ride 1 1/2hrs
Rest and repeat!


Elevation change 7000m - most sessions at aerobic to upper aerobic range.


Is it enough?  Probably not - but that's all I can do.....