Originally Posted by
DHRB45
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Yes, it is coach Ferg. You are right. It is the "broad base" you mention that I am trying to understand. The "principles" if you will. See, I used to be a (junior) NZ powerlifter, and able to squat 2.8 x bodyweight for reps. After all this time, I am awed that my 56 year old body has once again gone past the "squat bodyweight for reps" milestone, and am on my way towards squatting 1.5 x bodyweight for reps. Humbling, but wonderful. But the real magic for me is a newfound passion for track racing - and being able to use weights, to develop power, to be able to go faster on the track. Needless to say, I am hooked - Oh, and totally love being able to communicate with you guys, as I seek to learn stuff. Howsat
Ferg's a great coach, he'll sort you out.
It's also easy to forget how a lot of this stuff is obvious to the more experienced riders, but can be quite opaque for beginners. Most folk I know began on the road and came to track later, so ave quite a few years on the bike under their belts.