Good Training Plans?

Jeremy S · Post by **Jeremy S** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 7:16 pm

Hi All,

Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for good sources for training plans for prepping for something like, perhaps, a national masters road race?

Bosie · Post by **Bosie** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 7:48 pm

I suspect the coaches will tell you that thats too broad a question- too many variables:
Age, Previous experience, time available to train etc. etc.
Also depends on your approach to training.
If you are looking for something generic, you can find them (for a fee) on Training peaks, or attached to software packages like sufferfest, Trainer Road, Zwift, etc.Sign up for a free month, or one month to check them out.
Or you can hire a coach

Google has a few, but its hard to judge if they are good for you....

Bosie · Post by **Bosie** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 7:53 pm

You can also build your own:):

http://www.velonews.com/2018/01/trainin ... als_454302

http://www.velonews.com/2018/01/trainin ... lan_454345

Trainer road has a good podcast series on training, plans etc....

Jeremy S · Post by **Jeremy S** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 8:44 pm

I know it was a bit of a vague question. I am really just looking for general guidelines I can adapt to my situation [emoji6]

JohnT · Post by **JohnT** » Tue Feb 13, 2018 1:39 pm

Start a training diary. Actually, I challenge you to a training diary duel. I have been meaning to do this for years. When you have a great ride (or a terrible one), you'll be able to look back at the previous week or two to see how you ate, slept and rode. Then repeat the good/best combo (food, sleep, riding) during your lead up to the race.

JT

Jeremy S · Post by **Jeremy S** » Tue Feb 13, 2018 2:24 pm

@JohnT That does sound like fun. How would the winner of such a training diary duel be judged?

Kevin L · Post by **Kevin L** » Tue Feb 13, 2018 3:43 pm

Jeremy S wrote:@JohnT That does sound like fun. How would the winner of such a training diary duel be judged?

By the ability to recite one's own diary in iambic pentameter while sprinting.

Jeremy S · Post by **Jeremy S** » Tue Feb 13, 2018 5:01 pm

I was think more along the lines of proper haiku, preferably in Japanese

Jeremy S · Post by **Jeremy S** » Tue Feb 13, 2018 5:05 pm

春になれ
自転車のりたい
気持ちがさ

AJ Neale · Post by **AJ Neale** » Tue Feb 13, 2018 6:16 pm

John: My Japanese is rusty, but I think Jeremy is paraphrasing Queen:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GugsCdLHm-Q

Jeremy: Your training should consist of riding 10km for every muffin you bake, and sprinting full out for 30 seconds every time you think of a muffin. You'll be in great shape by May

Andrew

JohnT · Post by **JohnT** » Tue Feb 13, 2018 7:09 pm

Unless you've started, I am winning:

Tuesday Feb. 13.

Lunch: Chicken salad sandwich, Rumble and Bounty Bar.
Latte at 3:30 pm
5:20pm: Two laps of 10-Mile Point. Distance and average speed unknown. Felt great.
Dinner (7:25pm, anticipated): Beef meat pie (Slater's) and roasted veggies.
No alcohol. Nothing else to drink either
Bedtime: TBA
Notes to self: Drink more water and start measuring time and distance.

Jeremy S · Post by **Jeremy S** » Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:39 pm

I have to concede, you are beating me so far

Jeremy S · Post by **Jeremy S** » Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:43 pm

The Japanese haiku was seasoning cycling appropriate but does sound better in Japanese...
It translates to something like:
Turn to Spring,
I want to ride my bike
Is the way I feel

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