ADe Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 After having flu last week, I had a good weekend with a long ride and run. Was absolutely knackered by Sunday evening, but I got the workouts in. The problem comes in during the week, especially with the bike. I just cannot seem to find the time in my schedule to fit in a bike of more than 45 minutes. I have done two 45 minute bike sessions this week only. Saturday will be a 5hr + ride+ 30 min brick run, but I am worried that I am not doing enough bike training during the week.
kingalton Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Thanks Yes - I read this before. Currently hit a recovery shake after my session (GU Chocolate Shake - sometimes I mixed some whey powder as well). Use a foam roller most nights and now a massage every week .... I also heard recently that vit D deficiency effects everything as it stops the absorption of other nutrients ...Going to start taking L Glutaimeman I tried that GU chocolate recovery shake with crushed ice...its is SUPER TASTY...
SwissVan Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Been doing a similar thing but my problem specifically is when the run get to 15km+ my legs just disappear and I just cant seem to have a 'break through' run of 2 hours where I don't feel shattered. That might just be a normal cumulative effect of the training, which means you need to HTFU ButDuring periods of long distance training I'd go with a 2 or even 3 rest day per week plan, rest days during the week i.e. so you are ready for the money in the bank long runs on the weekend.
JGR Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 That might just be a normal cumulative effect of the training, which means you need to HTFU ButDuring periods of long distance training I'd go with a 2 or even 3 rest day per week plan, rest days during the week i.e. so you are ready for the money in the bank long runs on the weekend.Haha I eat bullets for breakfast but don't want to over due it and run further through the pain barrier and get shin splints ect.
JGR Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 man I tried that GU chocolate recovery shake with crushed ice...its is SUPER TASTY...That it is!!!After having flu last week, I had a good weekend with a long ride and run. Was absolutely knackered by Sunday evening, but I got the workouts in. The problem comes in during the week, especially with the bike. I just cannot seem to find the time in my schedule to fit in a bike of more than 45 minutes. I have done two 45 minute bike sessions this week only. Saturday will be a 5hr + ride+ 30 min brick run, but I am worried that I am not doing enough bike training during the week.Been doing 2 x 2hr plus rides on the IDT per week and then a long ride on sat .. problem is my long rides aren't getting over 4hrs without losing my legs.
SwissVan Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 The problem comes in during the week, especially with the bike. I just cannot seem to find the time in my schedule to fit in a bike of more than 45 minutes. I have done two 45 minute bike sessions this week only. Saturday will be a 5hr + ride+ 30 min brick run, but I am worried that I am not doing enough bike training during the week. Make those 45 minutes count by adding some qualityi.e.Hill climbs for strength at +/- your normal cadence (for IM distance) keeping HR < 75% MHROR Flat terrain 2 x 10 minute intervals just below Lactic threshold for speed endurance, with 5 minutes easy recovery between
SwissVan Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 That it is!!! Been doing 2 x 2hr plus rides on the IDT per week and then a long ride on sat .. problem is my long rides aren't getting over 4hrs without losing my legs. 2hrs on the IDT is not equal to 2 hrs on the road, its usually harder due to no free wheeling / coasting ..... (I'm sure you noticed) and coupled with your long runs..... = more rest required
clyde79 Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 How do you guys manage to do 2+ hours on the IDT and not die of boredom?I am finding getting in a decent amount of cycling per week my biggest problem at the moment.
JGR Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 2hrs on the IDT is not equal to 2 hrs on the road, its usually harder due to no free wheeling / coasting ..... (I'm sure you noticed) and coupled with your long runs..... = more rest required That true but then you don't have wind ect or using your core as much to balance. Must try and sleep more ....
JGR Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 How do you guys manage to do 2+ hours on the IDT and not die of boredom?I am finding getting in a decent amount of cycling per week my biggest problem at the moment.Media player - sufferfest, or watch races on youtube ect. I have also been playing with riding on the road for a bit and then go home and whack the IDT .. helps when it get dark after work
SwissVan Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 How do you guys manage to do 2+ hours on the IDT and not die of boredom?I am finding getting in a decent amount of cycling per week my biggest problem at the moment. Have you ever watched Game of thrones?Its got everything you need to keep yourself from getting to bored.Actually looking forward to my next IDT session.... I've got a portable DVD player, iPod player set up right in front / next to my IDTSpend the time watching DVD's, the heart rate monitor and power outputWhen the bum gets sore / totally numb get off and do some core exercises next to the IDT and then get back on again.Doing specific quality sessions is easier on the IDTas you have to work hard and don't think about being bored, the LSD ones are the ones that need a distraction.
ADe Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Media player - sufferfest, or watch races on youtube ect. I have also been playing with riding on the road for a bit and then go home and whack the IDT .. helps when it get dark after workI was also considering this. Do the first 2hrs of a long ride on IDT when its dark and then hit the road for the rest. Then I can get up at 4 and be done by 9-10 and still spend time with the family.
SwissVan Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 That true but then you don't have wind ect or using your core as much to balance. Must try and sleep more .... For core work on the IDT try:riding on the drops or Tri bar position with your hands behind your back while pedalingdo push ups with both or one hand on the handle bar while pedalingstand with one hand on the handle bar while pedaling, try keep a good body position and not twisted.
JGR Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 For core work on the IDT try:riding on the drops or Tri bar position with your hands behind your back while pedalingdo push ups with both or one hand on the handle bar while pedalingstand with one hand on the handle bar while pedaling, try keep a good body position and not twisted.Pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SwissVan Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOLMe: Wife, wont u please take a pic of me riding and saying look ma no hands...Wife: Picks up phone and dials the local society for the mentally disturbed Just pretend you are body surfing while pedaling on the IDT.... Something like this but without the helping hands:
JGR Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 LOLMe: Wife, wont u please take a pic of me riding and saying look ma no hands...Wife: Picks up phone and dials the local society for the mentally disturbed Just pretend you are body surfing while pedaling on the IDT.... Something like this but without the helping hands: That's with a hand ... I want to see with handS
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