Training is going really well for the 2008 season (So Far)
As stated earlier, my training focus has changed from last year. I am trying to be more realistic in terms of the time and energy I have to devote to training. Last year I trained too hard and tried to make too big of gains in the attempt to compete in the Expert class after moving up from sport. This effort left me felling tired and worn-out going into the races and I was not happy with my results. More importantly I was not having as much fun as I would have liked. It got to a point where I did not care if I raced or not, but I always enjoyed watching the other family members race.
This year the goal is to go into the races rested and refreshed both physically and mentally. In order to achieve this I have lowered the overall hours on the bike and plan my weeks to allow sufficient rest periods between critical workouts.
I have completed the first two weeks in the Build 1 phase and have one more week of increasing volume before a rest week with some testing. The first two weeks have gone really well. In general the legs are feeling really good and starting to feel fairly strong despite any significant intensity. My endurance has come back quickly and despite starting training almost 1.5 months later my efficiency during the endurance rides is ahead of last year. I was fairly consistent with the weight training during the Prep phase, but I have missed the last couple of weeks. I am having trouble working in the weight work (especially legs) and allowing enough recovery. I might see if I can work one good leg workout and two upper body workouts per week
This week coming up may be a little difficult because I need to find a way to get all the workouts in and we have company coming for Wyatts 5th birthday. I think I should be able to shift things around a little bit to make it work, but it may require getting up early for a ride or two
I hope everyone else is having a good start to their year.
As stated earlier, my training focus has changed from last year. I am trying to be more realistic in terms of the time and energy I have to devote to training. Last year I trained too hard and tried to make too big of gains in the attempt to compete in the Expert class after moving up from sport. This effort left me felling tired and worn-out going into the races and I was not happy with my results. More importantly I was not having as much fun as I would have liked. It got to a point where I did not care if I raced or not, but I always enjoyed watching the other family members race.
This year the goal is to go into the races rested and refreshed both physically and mentally. In order to achieve this I have lowered the overall hours on the bike and plan my weeks to allow sufficient rest periods between critical workouts.
I have completed the first two weeks in the Build 1 phase and have one more week of increasing volume before a rest week with some testing. The first two weeks have gone really well. In general the legs are feeling really good and starting to feel fairly strong despite any significant intensity. My endurance has come back quickly and despite starting training almost 1.5 months later my efficiency during the endurance rides is ahead of last year. I was fairly consistent with the weight training during the Prep phase, but I have missed the last couple of weeks. I am having trouble working in the weight work (especially legs) and allowing enough recovery. I might see if I can work one good leg workout and two upper body workouts per week
This week coming up may be a little difficult because I need to find a way to get all the workouts in and we have company coming for Wyatts 5th birthday. I think I should be able to shift things around a little bit to make it work, but it may require getting up early for a ride or two
I hope everyone else is having a good start to their year.
2 comments:
It's really late, but, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WYATT. He's such a cutie!
Wait. You're weight training? I didn't think that was really a sport. Humph.
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