Does anyone have or know where I could find a yearly training plan? I recall reading Joe Friel's Cyclist Training Bible, however, I had trouble structuring workouts using it.
In the LA Performance Plan the workouts seem very specific. i.e. 2 hours in zone 2 with 5 power intervals...etc. The problem with this plan is that it only covers 7 weeks.
It is my understanding that you should not increase volume by more than 10-15% weekly. Obviously I want to avoid overtraining/over-reaching but I seem to have a lot of trouble gauging if I am even though I have a power meter.
Does anyone have or know where I could find a yearly training plan? I recall reading Joe Friel's Cyclist Training Bible, however, I had trouble structuring workouts using it.
In the LA Performance Plan the workouts seem very specific. i.e. 2 hours in zone 2 with 5 power intervals...etc. The problem with this plan is that it only covers 7 weeks.
It is my understanding that you should not increase volume by more than 10-15% weekly. Obviously I want to avoid overtraining/over-reaching but I seem to have a lot of trouble gauging if I am even though I have a power meter.
Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers.
you're really only overtraining if your performance starts decreasing. in other words if your power is significantly going down (as opposed to e.g., one day you can't be bothered to train to hard or you run out of fuel) and stays down (as opposed to a "bad" day) then you're overtrained. if your power is staying at normal levels then you're not overtrained.
you'd be able to get a yearly plan off a coach, and/or training advice etc. please feel free to contact us at [email hidden]
You can find one done fo an mtb racer on http://home.hia.no/~stephens/mtbplan.htm But is been bone in html. you'll have to copy/paste the figures, and it is specific to him so may not suit you.
you're really only overtraining if your performance starts decreasing. in other words if your power is significantly going down (as opposed to e.g., one day you can't be bothered to train to hard or you run out of fuel) and stays down (as opposed to a "bad" day) then you're overtrained. if your power is staying at normal levels then you're not overtrained.
you'd be able to get a yearly plan off a coach, and/or training advice etc. please feel free to contact us at [email hidden]
ric
I would have to agree with getting a coach. Unless you are going for the top level they are not that expesive. I have a Personal Trainer that is also a keen cyclist (races Cat B and triathalon) who i see once a week for a gym session who helps me set up my training guide. the results have been excellent.
I would have to agree with getting a coach. Unless you are going for the top level they are not that expesive. I have a Personal Trainer that is also a keen cyclist (races Cat B and triathalon) who i see once a week for a gym session who helps me set up my training guide. the results have been excellent.
in general i would be wary of a personal trainer giving out cycle coaching advice, as they may not have the necessary understanding of cycle training. for e.g., training in the gym is unlikely to increase cycling performance unless the gym work is on the bike.
in general i would be wary of a personal trainer giving out cycle coaching advice, as they may not have the necessary understanding of cycle training. for e.g., training in the gym is unlikely to increase cycling performance unless the gym work is on the bike.
ric
Rick
Sorry i think in sold Russel short on describing him only as a personal trainer, thats just what they call them at the gym. He is a qualified coach for cycling as well. the work i do at the gym is mostly on the stationary bike or versa climber, with some weights (mainly core strength work); the majority is done out on the bike. this has really helped me with getting ride of the excess baggage i picked up, 120 to 92 in 12 months.
