How long time is enough for targeted training?

How long time is enough for targeted training? We are inspired by an adventure which requires a bike and very good physical and mental condition. What about the preparation? Not only the enthusiasm is enough.

Now, the spring is here and the outdoor activities and new challenges seem to be a hot topic again. What steps need to be taken for the preparation for a serious challenge? Is it really necessary to do it right? Let us try to analyze a challenge and its warming up process.

We are writing about an adventure which requires a bike, very good physical and mental condition but also a high level of enthusiasm. That is not all. To be able to start something like that, it is actually very important to be well prepared. But how well prepared? According to the Google Maps, the distance in this adventure is 172 kilometers. Also, according to the same source, this distance can be completed in 9 hours by bike.

How much training and preparation is needed? Is 9 hours really a realistic time? That must depend on the lifestyle and how physically active we already are. If we are very active, then the targeted training should not require a very long time. Maybe you are a runner who runs at least 20 kilometers in a week. Then you probably already are in stable condition. If you manage 100 kilometers or more in a month, then you should be very fit.

The prediction

Our prediction is that two weeks of targeted training could be enough as preparation for a longer bike tour. Since 172 kilometers require several hours, the endurance is very crucial. If you actively have run in 4 months and if you managed 100 kilometers in month during the last two months, then we believe that a combination of biking and running should help us as final step. Biking 10-20 kilometers one day and running 10 kilometers the next day. Doing this in two weeks should contribute much.

Being well prepared can help us to manage the chosen challenge even though weather and other possible obstacles can disturb us. So, if you really want to give it a try, let this article inspire you.