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06-27-07, 09:41 AM
I've posted in the Training and Nutrition forum, but I wanted to get a "Recreational Rider" perspective as well.
I'm working on putting together a training schedule for a group of recreational riders. They range from fairly fit (I average around 17 MPH on my 30 mile roundtrip commute to/from work) to decidedly overweight (none cross the line into "obese", however). Our goal is to be able to do Lukemia Society/MS/Heart Association type fundraising rides, as well as getting into better shape for some of the folks.
I'm looking for resources and ideas on developing a reasonable training program that will keep the interest level going, not torture folks needlessly, but still make some improvement.
Any thoughts?
I'm working on putting together a training schedule for a group of recreational riders. They range from fairly fit (I average around 17 MPH on my 30 mile roundtrip commute to/from work) to decidedly overweight (none cross the line into "obese", however). Our goal is to be able to do Lukemia Society/MS/Heart Association type fundraising rides, as well as getting into better shape for some of the folks.
I'm looking for resources and ideas on developing a reasonable training program that will keep the interest level going, not torture folks needlessly, but still make some improvement.
Any thoughts?