20 week or 16 week Oly training plan?

I'd use the 20week plan if I had the time.  It would be additional structured weeks to work on your base.  I do well with structure

Edited by mktoson 2011-08-19 10:23 AM

Hi Kevin,  I'm in the same boat pretty much.  I've done a Sprint, got my butt kicked by more hills than I was ready for but I'm still wanting to hit a serious Oly next June.  I'm going to have to be very ready for this race, it's one of the premier races in this area and many very serious athletes make it their main event for the year.  So I'm wanting to be really prepared.  I'll be doing the 20 week Oly plan this winter, twice.  The first time I figure I'll come up short on the cycling because of winter weather so I'll do more running.  But the second time through I'll do it straight up and hopefully be ready for a late June race.  I know many people go into a "maintenance" mode over the winter.  But I need to build up more of a base so I don't have that luxury.  I figure the longer term plans have more "base building" in them so that's why I'm working this way.  That's my plan for what it's worth.

I think you have the base already from your sprint plan to do the 16 week. I just wrapped that up a few weeks ago and really enjoyed the plan.