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General Periodization Concepts
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Endurance MesocycleBase BuildPeak PerformTransitionBuildPeak PerformTransition
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MicrocyclePrepBase 1Base 2Build 1Peak 1Race 1Mid-Season BreakBuild 2Peak 2Race 2Transition
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Duration4 Weeks4 Weeks4-8 Weeks2-4 weeks3-5 weeks2-8 weeks2 weeks2-4 weeks3-5 weeks2-3 weeks2-4 weeks
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Time-LineDecJanFeb-MarchAprilMay June/Julyend of JulyAugustAugust-SeptOctNov
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ModalityHVLITEvenPyramidalPyramidal/PolarizedPolarizedTrain when can or recycle build and peakLVLITPyramidal/PolarizedPolarizedTrain when can or recycle build and peakLVLIT
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FocusVolume/CadenceVolume @ IntensityTiZ in Zone 4-5Increased PowerIncreased PowerWinning Rest/DetrainingIncreased Power OutputIncreased Power OutputWinning Rest/Detraining
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Key TrackingTSS/CTLRamp RateRamp RateMMPMMPPodiumRPE/CTLMMPMMPPodiumRPE/CTL
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Transition TargetDurationPower @ Zone 2-4 & Cadence WorkPower @ Zone 4-5Power @ General Performance ClustersPower @ Specific Performance ClustersEnd of Peak 1RPEPower @ General Performance ClustersPower @ Specific Performance ClustersEnd of SeasonRPE
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TestingNABaselineNAResidualsSpecificRaceNoneBaseline?SpecificRaceNone
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Self-Determined TrainingVolumeExtensive TiZExtensive TiZIntensive PowerIntensive PowerRPE/FatigueRPE/FatigueIntensive PowerIntensive PowerRPE/FatigueRPE/Fatigue
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Strength TrainingNovice/BeginnerFoundation, Stabilization & CoordinationMovement Mastery: Strength Endurance Maintenance & TransferTransitionStrength Development: Max Strength?Maintenance & TransferTransition
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Advanced, Performance with GymFoundation, StabilizationMovement Mastery: Strength Endurance Strength Development: Max StrengthMaintenance & TransferStrength Development: Max StrengthMaintenance & TransferTransition
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Advanced, Peformance, no GymFoundation, StabilizationMovement Mastery: Strength Endurance Strength Development: Max Strength/VelocityMaintenance & TransferStrength Development: Max Strength/VelocityMaintenance & TransferTransition
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