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14-07.-2007, 01:58 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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Getting back into riding/racing, need to train.
Hi everyone:
While in HS I rode every day. Sometimes it was 6 miles, other times it was 30. I didn't really train too much. When I did, I sprinted or did a 20 mile loop. However, my diet was horrible. In any event, my friend and I went to two or three races a season(xc), and I usually took first in my age group, top three overall. ( Usually had about a min to a min and a half on people) However, I was only riding begginer. I went to college, drank, partied, and didn't ride at all. Typical. This is my last year in college, and I want to get back into shape so that I can race again. But this time I want to step it up. I plan on getting a new bike, probably a specialized stumpjumper ( it's about all i can afford, but I have a stumpy right now, which is more of less dead, becuase I ran it into the ground, and don't think I would have another bike, anyway). I was wondering if anyone can suggest a training regime that has worked for others. I want to at least do one race this season ( begginner). I then want to train throughout the winter so I can ride sport competetively. I am finally serious about training, and I absolutely love racing. If all goes well, I really want to take a year off after I graduate to simply race my bike. Anyway, thanks for your time and consideration. |
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15-07.-2007, 03:28 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: dover, de
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Re: Getting back into riding/racing, need to train.
man that sounds like what i'm going through myself, college=beer, women and not riding. i've gotten back on the bikes recently and i'm riding about 15-20 miles a day to build some indurance back up. haven't started working on sprints or climbs yet, just regular road riding (about 15-16 mph avg)to get myself back into shape. i've done this before and it seems to work well. by the middle to end of august i hope to be doing 20 mile rides in under an hour like i used to.
so after the rambling, my advice is to get out and ride and build a good base up, then start working on specific areas that you want to focus on. hopefully by middle of september you'll be able to try a race (that's my goal anyway). best of luck. |
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