Winter Training

[LOSMEICHERIE]

We are forced to train in the morning ,we must get used to the cold.we are leaving in july ,we choose to leave in july because i hate cycling in the rain.

[zuludog]

Roald Amundsen; "There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing."

 

like this.

 

what do you wear on a cold winter morning?

[Tri-coach]

Lots of time on Spinning bike at the gym

[walkerr]

Most years the roadie goes away after the Argus - and the MTB comes out on better days, spin on the really wet ones.

 

This year though is all different - no spinning, still training on the roadie even on the k*k wet days, and MTB when I have time. Got some decent wet/cold weather gear coming over from the UK in two weeks time. Hope it's better than what I have now, which is rubbish aside from one decent Polaris long sleeve jersey!

[Seeker911]

So as winter is approaching the thought of riding early in the morning is obviously not as appealing as it was a few weeks ago.

 

What generally happens to your training during winter:

1. Do you train more?
   
2. Do you train less?
   
3. How do you keep motivated?
   

Personally, I am doing Sani2c and then intend having very little structure to training besides for my swimming which I intend to keep up with. I intend on going on lots of easy rides with mates which should ensure a healthy base come the warmer months and the next season.

 

What are your plans?

 

Yes dont forget the swimming. I stopped swimming about 6 weeks ago concentrating on running and cycling. Went swimming yesterday EEIISSHHHHH it was no joke. I spent 40 long arduous minutes in the pool. Felt like a first timer .... and so slow !!!!

[SuperDC777]

Hey guys, not sure if this will help, but it is an interesting read - 3 parts to core training and strength:

 

http://dirtworxmtb.blogspot.com/2013/05/fitness-friday-core-of-matter-edition.html this is part 1 and the other parts are there too. Hope you enjoy.

 

It's the weekend!!!!