I know you don't have time for this but I've read bits of the ultra cycling website (not this particular page) and it looks good. This page might be worth a read. http://www.ultracycling.com/training/guide_12_24_races.html
Unfortunately I have not had the chance to put any of these ideas into pratice over the last 18 months.
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I know you don't have time for this but I've read bits of the ultra cycling website (not this particular page) and it looks good. This page might be worth a read. http://www.ultracycling.com/training/guide_12_24_races.html
Unfortunately I have not had the chance to put any of these ideas into pratice over the last 18 months.