Originally Posted by
George
Do you guys go for time or distance, when building a base.
George,
Like jppe I ride distance (base meaning base miles) and not push too hard to get them in. The goal here is to work on the stamina for longer rides and not the power for fast rides. For me I have to pay careful attention to build up my leg strength and endurance before I over do the pressure on the knee ligaments else I will get a knee injury. This time of year I will do short training rides with intervals to slowly build power but my long rides are gentle - but I try to work on pedal stroke and cadence and keep the HR in a moderate training zone. I don't worry about speed - that will come. I don't add big long climbs as the leg strength is not there yet to support it. I will need a few more distance rides in before I add in the week night climb fests. This year I am also going to keep up the spinning when the weather does not permit a 6AM training ride. Tomorrow - if I can get my sorry ass out of bed I will go to a 6AM spin class, it will be raining and cold at that time.