Stricker Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 So.... this will be my first "off" season and would like some advise as to how to tackle it. Goal for next year is to race as high as I can personally,hopefully this would be VA/A , B can also do How do I tackle this off season to ensure that i come out with enough improvements to race in this category come next season. Tnx
obree Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 There is no off season in SA, I see so many cyclists start training 6 weeks before Argus or 94.7..... its better/easier to stay on top of your game the whole year round. Before we hear about overtraining, I trained hard ( just below Blood lactate threshold) almost every day for over 4 months and was in the best shape of my life. Winter training is the key to summer performance. we are not Euro pros that have specific races in mind, we want to race every weekend.
Stricker Posted March 6, 2015 Author Posted March 6, 2015 There is no off season in SA, I see so many cyclists start training 6 weeks before Argus or 94.7..... its better/easier to stay on top of your game the whole year round. Before we hear about overtraining, I trained hard ( just below Blood lactate threshold) almost every day for over 4 months and was in the best shape of my life. Winter training is the key to summer performance. we are not Euro pros that have specific races in mind, we want to race every weekend.Understood , So you say just continue as I have and do some IDT when weather prevents it?
'Dale Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 A few ideas: Whatever you do, don't set performance goals other than fun, relaxation, adventureThis will allow for mental freshness and physical recovery SwimChillRunChillGym ChillMountain bikingChill SaunaChillCoffee ridesChill If you wanna improve you're seeding, join some faster / higher seeded riders from July onwards and roll with them to hopefully raise your performance.
obree Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 Understood , So you say just continue as I have and do some IDT when weather prevents it? well continuing as you have will get you the same results you now have....
SwissVan Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 Understood , So you say just continue as I have and do some IDT when weather prevents it? IDT for the week days / nights, come join the dark sidehttps://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/140625-online-racing-virtualtraining-cyclops/ Follow the link and in the thread towards the end is another link which tells you which trainers are compatible Welcome to the future of training
Allrounder Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 This will be your first argus if my memory serves me well....... I believe you will get that sub 3 that you were looking for... hahaha Congrats!
Stricker Posted March 6, 2015 Author Posted March 6, 2015 This will be your first argus if my memory serves me well....... I believe you will get that sub 3 that you were looking for... hahaha Congrats!Hope soStarting @ 10 with family
wazi Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Agreed. My goal for last year was a race a month. And glad I was able to keep it up through winter cause I got to 947 and was easily ready. While all my friends were stressing to do last minute training. We are fortunate here in SA that winter is only too cold to ride in the morning. By mid morning the weather is perfect.
FrankB Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Have a look at the Lights By Linea racing which is short high intensity riding for all levels. It's criterium events. www.lblmyevents.co.za First race is this weekend Saturday and then Sunday
Snytjie Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 There is no off season in SA, I see so many cyclists start training 6 weeks before Argus or 94.7..... its better/easier to stay on top of your game the whole year round. Before we hear about overtraining, I trained hard ( just below Blood lactate threshold) almost every day for over 4 months and was in the best shape of my life. Winter training is the key to summer performance. we are not Euro pros that have specific races in mind, we want to race every weekend.Define "off season". Training at just below LT for 4 months is 1/3 of the year. What intensity do you keep up for the rest? Periodization is widely accepted by top coaches and sport scientist. You can't go hard all year. Some examples of authoritive coaches/scientists: Phil Maffetone (coached tri legends Mark Allen and Mike Pigg), Joe Friel and Tim Noakes (no, not only famous for diet programs ) all promote periodization whereby you train all year round, but at definite different intensities and focus'. Personally, I'll come to a great crash with illness/injury if I try to keep high intensity up for too long.
Pusher Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Agreed. My goal for last year was a race a month. And glad I was able to keep it up through winter cause I got to 947 and was easily ready. While all my friends were stressing to do last minute training. We are fortunate here in SA that winter is only too cold to ride in the morning. By mid morning the weather is perfect.It's never too cold to ride, just a bad dresser!
wazi Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 It's never too cold to ride, just a bad dresser!HAHA well that makes the whole point. Last year we did a road race at the cradle in July. We had to slow down on the downhills cause it was "too cold". Enjoyed the uphills as a chance to warm up
milky4130 Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 So.... this will be my first "off" season and would like some advise as to how to tackle it. Goal for next year is to race as high as I can personally,hopefully this would be VA/A , B can also do How do I tackle this off season to ensure that i come out with enough improvements to race in this category come next season. Tnx so you want to "RACE" VA, well take a 2 week active recovery i.e. ride every other day at z2 or RPE of 4'ish. Then Start your base phase of 3/4 months that's riding at Z2 for 3-4hours at a time, maybe longer on weekends, then add your intentsity round about August/early September then do your first race in Spring League.
Maniax Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Agreed. My goal for last year was a race a month. And glad I was able to keep it up through winter cause I got to 947 and was easily ready. While all my friends were stressing to do last minute training. We are fortunate here in SA that winter is only too cold to ride in the morning. By mid morning the weather is perfect.Have you ever endured a Cape Town winter? It aint fun.
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