Training & Nutrition - training ?

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gigemaggs99
03-30-09, 07:07 PM
So I'm looking at the The Cyclists Training Bible by Joe Friel and it has road base period for someone under 50 years of age.

See: http://home.trainingpeaks.com/training-and-nutrition-plans/training-plans/joe-friel.aspx?l=3599

My question is, this plan says "This plan is intended for the under-age-50 cyclist who has been racing for two or more years. To start this plan you should be able to train about 8 hours a week."

What plan am I supposed to do if I'm not there yet?

Last week I road 83.59 miles in 5 hours and 59 mins. I road 5 days last week.

Where do I find a program for me? Or should I just keep riding and not worry about a program?

Carbonfiberboy
03-31-09, 11:45 AM
I don't quite get it. You have the book or you're only looking at the website? I definitely wouldn't buy the $100 plan off the website. But I would buy the book. Start with that. It should answer most of your questions.
gigemaggs99
03-31-09, 03:16 PM
I do not have the book and I have not bought the online service. I was just referencing it for my post. My question is it seems the majority of programs are geared towards people that have been riding for 2 years or more. If I haven't been riding that long, do I not worry about a program until the 2 year mark?

ericm979
03-31-09, 05:03 PM
If you have recently started riding you will benefit as much from just riding more as you would from structured training. There's no need to make riding less fun yet. Save that for when you decide to start racing.

What are your goals?
Carbonfiberboy
04-07-09, 05:53 PM
The book helped me get started with serious riding, though I didn't race much. Lots of good info besides figuring out a training plan. I wouldn't put a time on anything. If you want, do. You'll find your limitations soon enough.
Zan
04-07-09, 07:50 PM
If you have recently started riding you will benefit as much from just riding more as you would from structured training. There's no need to make riding less fun yet. Save that for when you decide to start racing.

+1

The more you ride, the better you'll be. I started off with 15km rides, jumped up to 20km rides, and now do 30-40 km rides. This was all last season when I started riding regularly. I'd try to ride 3-4 times a week. You'll just get better and better. If you throw in the occasional long ride, it'll help you out!
Richard Cranium
04-07-09, 08:25 PM
Where do I find a program for me?Your "program" starts with your goals, and an evaluation of where you are - and where you want to go.

The rest is easy.