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02-17-10, 07:31 AM
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Training
Wanting to do some small short track races here in Louisville, and have not ridden in a while or ever
in a race and was just courious what sort of training would you all suggest. Just seat time, because
there are some nice trails around town? Thanks for the advice!
Dave
in a race and was just courious what sort of training would you all suggest. Just seat time, because
there are some nice trails around town? Thanks for the advice!
Dave
02-17-10, 10:11 AM
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do you know the duration of the short track
usually it is either X laps or something like 45 mins + one lap
Short track races are usually pretty spirited ie your holding a quick pace for the duration of the race
if you have some miles for a base fitness I'd find your LTHR ... there is a sticky at the top of the training forum on how to do it
or you can do Joe Friel's Method
https://www.trainingbible.com/joesblo...ing-zones.html
here are some interval drills
https://www.trainingbible.com/joesblo...intervals.html
usually it is either X laps or something like 45 mins + one lap
Short track races are usually pretty spirited ie your holding a quick pace for the duration of the race
if you have some miles for a base fitness I'd find your LTHR ... there is a sticky at the top of the training forum on how to do it
or you can do Joe Friel's Method
https://www.trainingbible.com/joesblo...ing-zones.html
here are some interval drills
https://www.trainingbible.com/joesblo...intervals.html
02-17-10, 11:15 AM
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Since it's really just a gravel crit, I would think a lot of road training would be appropriate.
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Don't be a geek about it, I guess. Just have fun riding your bike. Challenge yourself while you ride. Keep it interesting. The more fun you have, the longer you will "want" to stay on the trail...big lungs and strong legs will just be a by-product.
02-17-10, 10:19 PM
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Kentucky. I figured that seat time and some intense indoor training was the key. I'll read the links soon. Is a early model "descent" Schwinn an OK bike to start with? Descent meaning before Scott bought them and they were sold at Target!?
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Training is for suckers. Just puff on a joint 15 minutes before the race and go at it.
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I've been to races where marathon runners showed up on wal-mart bikes and put the hurt on guys riding expensive rigs
it's our bodies that hold us back
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02-18-10, 08:36 PM
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Still kicking.
This year is the hardest that I've trained, different type of cycling though.
When it was on the mtb, a productive trail ride would suffice.
When it was on the mtb, a productive trail ride would suffice.
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