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8-WEEK PLAN
VS 16-WEEK PLAN

QUICK VERDICT

16 weeks allows proper base-build-peak periodisation. 8 weeks is a compressed build phase. Choose 16 if you have time; 8 if the event is close.

SIDE BY SIDE

FEATURE	8-WEEK PLAN	16-WEEK PLAN
Base phase	Minimal or skipped	4-6 weeks aerobic foundation
Total FTP gain	5-10%	10-20%
Durability improvement	Minimal	Significant
Overtraining risk	Higher — compressed load	Lower — gradual ramp

CHOOSE 8-WEEK PLAN IF

✓Under 10 weeks to event
✓Strong existing base
✓Mid-season tune-ups

CHOOSE 16-WEEK PLAN IF

✓First-time events
✓Building from low fitness
✓A-priority events

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