# \#base-phase

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## [Extended base phase for beginner](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/extended-base-phase-for-beginner/4414)

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**Author:** [@Wigster](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/Wigster)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/extended-base-phase-for-beginner/4414 "2025-11-05T20:19:11Z")

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TLDR: I want a long base phase to build volume toward a HM, but Athletica gives me an alternating base wk1 and 2 which oscillate between 5 and 4 hours of running per week with not much increase, with 1hr of strength trai…

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## [🆕 New Feature: Switch to a Base Week (Now Live!)](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/new-feature-switch-to-a-base-week-now-live/3444)

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**Author:** [@Prof](https://forum.athletica.ai/u/Prof)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 2:13am UTC](https://forum.athletica.ai/t/new-feature-switch-to-a-base-week-now-live/3444 "2025-05-19T02:13:52Z")

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Flexibility in your training plan just got easier. Athletica now allows you to change your current week to a Base week—a feature requested by many of you. You’ll find this option directly in the Overview tab: …