Hey, I'm 15 and i'm wondering if i should toss in some intervals into my workout. i've been training since early May and I ride 5-6 times a week totaling about 100 miles each week (I avg. 17.5mph over rolling terrain w/ light headwinds). Additionally I have one climbing day each week. I'm not on a cycling team/club and have no coach, but I'm planning to join a team next year. So can anyone give me some advice on interval training b/c i've never tried it before. I'm open to all recommendations and suggestions!
Hey, I'm 15 and i'm wondering if i should toss in some intervals into my workout. i've been training since early May and I ride 5-6 times a week totaling about 100 miles each week (I avg. 17.5mph over rolling terrain w/ light headwinds). Additionally I have one climbing day each week. I'm not on a cycling team/club and have no coach, but I'm planning to join a team next year. So can anyone give me some advice on interval training b/c i've never tried it before. I'm open to all recommendations and suggestions!
Thanks, Brian
just do endurance training ..If you've got one climbing day a week, you're probably going over your lactate treshold..Endurance is key if you wanna join a team next year.. At your age, don't bother too much about intervals..Races will provide you with all the intervals you need.. Just make sure you have a good basis endurance
just do endurance training ..If you've got one climbing day a week, you're probably going over your lactate treshold..Endurance is key if you wanna join a team next year.. At your age, don't bother too much about intervals..Races will provide you with all the intervals you need.. Just make sure you have a good basis endurance
Thanks for ur advice, i'll stick to my current training schedule to work up my endurance.
just do endurance training ..If you've got one climbing day a week, you're probably going over your lactate treshold..Endurance is key if you wanna join a team next year.. At your age, don't bother too much about intervals..Races will provide you with all the intervals you need.. Just make sure you have a good basis endurance
I agree with Lyot, at your age and experience level, unstructured is good.
First just focus on building up an endurance base. On your harder training rides, hammering up the hills will give you good intensity training. Doing the occasional group ride will really help elevate your fitness to the next level.. as well as giving you essential skills you will need for riding/racing in a pack. Older vets are usually more than happy to help along young new riders.
Don't forget to give yourself easy days (15-16mph) if you truly want to improve!
