Can we finally put the myth to rest that its impossible to balance endurance and speed work in a single training day? Im talking about the idea that you have to choose between a long, slow slog or a series of short, intense intervals, with no middle ground in sight. Newsflash: this is a cop-out.
Why do so many of you insist on compartmentalizing your training into neat little boxes, never daring to venture beyond the boundaries of your comfort zones? Are you really that afraid of a little bit of complexity and unpredictability in your workouts? I think its time to shatter the illusion that you cant have it both ways.
Whats the real reason that coaches and experienced riders are always warning against mixing endurance and speed work in the same session? Is it because they genuinely believe its not possible to get a good workout in, or is it just a convenient excuse to avoid having to think outside the box and come up with creative, challenging workouts that push riders to their limits?
Im not buying it. I think its high time we started questioning the conventional wisdom and exploring ways to combine endurance and speed work in a way that actually works. So, Ill ask: whats the most effective way to balance endurance and speed work in a single training day? Dont give me any of that it cant be done nonsense. I want to hear from people who are willing to think creatively and push the boundaries of whats possible.
Why do so many of you insist on compartmentalizing your training into neat little boxes, never daring to venture beyond the boundaries of your comfort zones? Are you really that afraid of a little bit of complexity and unpredictability in your workouts? I think its time to shatter the illusion that you cant have it both ways.
Whats the real reason that coaches and experienced riders are always warning against mixing endurance and speed work in the same session? Is it because they genuinely believe its not possible to get a good workout in, or is it just a convenient excuse to avoid having to think outside the box and come up with creative, challenging workouts that push riders to their limits?
Im not buying it. I think its high time we started questioning the conventional wisdom and exploring ways to combine endurance and speed work in a way that actually works. So, Ill ask: whats the most effective way to balance endurance and speed work in a single training day? Dont give me any of that it cant be done nonsense. I want to hear from people who are willing to think creatively and push the boundaries of whats possible.