Originally Posted by
BummBull
I've read Friel's book as well. I don't think I've started harder intervals without adequate base in the past b/c I've followed Friel's training method with about 3 months of solid base. I want to try this training out and see if it will work for me. I think in cycling, it's very easy to accumulate garbage miles and ride mediocre every day so I'm hoping this training will suit me better.
That's good logic. The question is, how will moderate paced running contribute to crit performance? Other giving you something to do. Yoga and core exercises will let you be more aero, slow riding (ideally with a heart monitor set to scream if you exert yourself) can help hone pedalling efficiency (maybe) or even be used for bike handling practice. But running??? Moderate paced running shouldn't tax your cardio system if you're interval training. And if it did, you wouldn't be allowing the heart the time it needs to rest, repair and supercompensate.