GRG Posted March 13, 2016 Posted March 13, 2016 Any training routines that can be done to help cope with a fast race start? Specifically mtb races, where you just cant seem to hang on to the front group.. Thanks in advance.
Pieterlab1 Posted March 13, 2016 Posted March 13, 2016 Any training routines that can be done to help cope with a fast race start? Specifically mtb races, where you just cant seem to hang on to the front group.. Thanks in advance.When you train, train to start fast. That should help you to start fast when you race.
'Kaze Pete Posted March 13, 2016 Posted March 13, 2016 Racing: Warm up before the time.Trainings: Intervals.
'Dale Posted March 13, 2016 Posted March 13, 2016 Light stretching to activate various muscle groups such as lower back, glutes, hamstersTake good time to warm-up - proper 20 minutes at least in the saddle for a flattish start30 minutes at least for a climbing or hard start
'Dale Posted March 13, 2016 Posted March 13, 2016 Oh and if you're fuel tank is okay with coffeeAs it can cause issues for some Have some caffeine
SwissVan Posted March 13, 2016 Posted March 13, 2016 Good warm up till you sweating then some short hard efforts.Problem is often you have to be at the start 15 minutes before and end up cooling down. Practise the hard starts using the same routine as what happens in a race i.e.warm up, stand around and cool down, then straight into a hard effort just like a race start, followed by riding at just below your lactic threshold so your body gets used to "recovering" from the hard starts while still riding at a reasonably high effort. The idea being to get accustomed to what happens at a race but without the full race duration
Christian van Zyl Posted July 18, 2016 Posted July 18, 2016 Good warm up till you sweating then some short hard efforts.Problem is often you have to be at the start 15 minutes before and end up cooling down. Practise the hard starts using the same routine as what happens in a race i.e.warm up, stand around and cool down, then straight into a hard effort just like a race start, followed by riding at just below your lactic threshold so your body gets used to "recovering" from the hard starts while still riding at a reasonably high effort. The idea being to get accustomed to what happens at a race but without the full race durationWhat do you think of this? https://www.bsxinsight.com
Jurgens Smit Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 What do you think of this? https://www.bsxinsight.comIt looks pretty cool, but personally I think you're better off just warming up proper before the race start. At the USN Cup at modderfontein there were some rollers for warm up. 10min on those and I was fine with the hard pace the guys were going at. I'd also have a look at these: https://www.mypowerdot.com/ Can be used for warm up etc.
Martin PJ Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 Warm up on rollers or magnetic trainer, even if you sit at the start line for 20 minutes, it still makes a big difference.
Escapee.. Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 Warm up on rollers or magnetic trainer, even if you sit at the start line for 20 minutes, it still makes a big difference.+1 I have the same issue. No warm up and my legs feel dead in the first 5-10km. What has worked is a good 20 minute ride before the start, even when I had to wait 15-20 minutes after that for the start.
SwissVan Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 What do you think of this? https://www.bsxinsight.comLooks interestingWould like to see independent tests and comparisons to actual blood sampling and TIme trail test results.But for the purpose of warming up for a race start it's probably overkill.
SwissVan Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 It looks pretty cool, but personally I think you're better off just warming up proper before the race start. At the USN Cup at modderfontein there were some rollers for warm up. 10min on those and I was fine with the hard pace the guys were going at. I'd also have a look at these: https://www.mypowerdot.com/ Can be used for warm up etc.I've always wondered about those thingsAnyone used them over the long term and have feedback?
Jurgens Smit Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 I've always wondered about those thingsAnyone used them over the long term and have feedback?I've used the compex before. It feels weird, but it definitely works. I borrowed a friend's unit and used it for a week during a really hard weight training week. But 12k for a compex unit is a bit much . The powerdot is waaaay cheaper and I believe they are busy negotiating for a local distributor
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