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Old 06-08-10 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jrobe
" Basically, my interval training consist of 1 minute hard and 2 minutes spinning/recovering. "


That is one kind of "interval." This is training your body to do short, intense power outputs. Unfortunately, you are struggling with the longer sustained efforts.

I would start to add some longer interval sessions - ie. 3 min, 10 min, 20 min intervals. For example, yesterday I did 3 x 10 min intervals with about 4 min of rest in between. I frequently do a set of 2-3, 20 min intervals with recovery in between.
Thank you. This is the answer I was looking for. I am looking for answers along these lines.

If you where training for a 30 mile race, how many days a week would you do these intervals?

Also jrobe in your 3 x 10 min intervals, what speeds were you reaching?

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