Belhammel Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 After reading the topic about the Epic and training yesterday I was wondering............. What is the real definition of training hours per week. Is it only hours spend on the bike, or does it include all training done in a week ie, gym work, running?
Prozac Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 (edited) I would say that all training (Biking Mtb & Road , Running, swimming, Gym , spinning) falls under your hours per week . . . Or at least that is what I do . . . Edited February 17, 2011 by Prozac
pastapouch Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 doing more or less 11 at the moment. Not including gym... stretching and very light aerobic. I go to the gym during my 1hr of lunch instead of going to Mugg&Bean so I do a bit of ab and core work, walk on the treadmill.
Borriz Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 Trust me, gym, walking, running, swimming and non-cycling stuff will make you fit, but wil not numb the nerves on your bum. TITS pappie! TITS! For the Epic.
SwissVan Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 Trust me, gym, walking, running, swimming and non-cycling stuff will make you fit, but wil not numb the nerves on your bum. TITS pappie! TITS! For the Epic. Does that mean i dont need to practise (train) walking pushing /pulling and carrying my bike up long hills? I been enjoying those moments as it means I can get off the saddle and let the nerves restore themselves somewhat...
GLuvsMtb Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 Running will definately help. On big races like the Epic, you often get to places where you have to push the bike, not because its neccecarily unridable for you, but because there is someone ahead that got off and is pushing a bike. If you have developed your calves and hamstrings (running does this) you'll out-walk the riders around you. Running is also a good work-out if you have only an hour or so to train on a particular day. A 12km run is definately a better work-out than an hour bike ride.
Belhammel Posted February 18, 2011 Author Posted February 18, 2011 I was just curious. I do it all, but only count the time spent on the bike.
SwissVan Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 I was just curious. I do it all, but only count the time spent on the bike. The point in recording training time is to keep track of how much time you are spending training in a training cycle so that you can see how much you have done recently and plan for the next few weeks. Without keeping an accurate record it becomes a bit hit n miss.Therefore Total training time in all disciplines should be viewed and considered as it all has an effect on your body, but it is also convenient to be able to split the times for each discipline, much like most popular training software allows you to do.
Belhammel Posted February 18, 2011 Author Posted February 18, 2011 The point in recording training time is to keep track of how much time you are spending training in a training cycle so that you can see how much you have done recently and plan for the next few weeks. Without keeping an accurate record it becomes a bit hit n miss.Therefore Total training time in all disciplines should be viewed and considered as it all has an effect on your body, but it is also convenient to be able to split the times for each discipline, much like most popular training software allows you to do.
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