Panza

Hi everyone, I raced a CX race yesterday. Today, my legs feel great, too great?

During the race, I was pedaling with high cadence, I was forcing my exhale and breathing well, and my legs were burning in the zone. Overall, it was my best race of the season so far, but I wonder; could I have pushed it harder? Since my legs feel so good today, maybe I wasn't giving it my 100%? The main issue during the race for me, was my back/lower back. It was becoming so sore and fatigued that sprints and hills out of the saddle were becoming slow and sluggish. Even cruising and pedaling to rest I could feel the burn in my back.

What do you guys do to combat this weakness? What will help me most?

fietsbob

So how far back did you finish ? Been Training? you running the rest of the week? Gym time Or just ride And race on the weekends ..

(Im old & not a competitor..) just my .02.. seems insufficient background offered.. it happens a lot here ..

Panza

I was in the middle of the pack 60's out of 125.
I did road races/group rides in summer but I never leave the saddle much.
I log 70~150 miles per week.
I dont go to the gym as much as I should. Once a week or every other week.
I dont really quite know how to train for cyclocross specifically so outside of mounting dismounting barrer and cornering drills, so I dont do any CX specific training.

Sorry about lack of information, hope this helps.

fietsbob

as far as training specifics .. the Book on Cyclocross by Simon Burney* .. in 3rd edition , now, may be worth a look.

*UK CX Coach & ex-Pro

justin1138

sounds like some core exercises could help.