Hello--
I'm currently training for a triathlon and was wondering how you even get started on the cycling training. I have been a competitive runner and know the "format" for running, but was wounding if it was the same for competitive road cycling/cycling in triathlons. Can I just make my typical run distances 3x as long milage wise and be set to be training as a competitive cyclist?
For example a typical running week can look like:
Monday: Long run (10 miles)
Tuesday: Easy run (4 miles)
Wednesday: Tempo/Lactate threshold run (3 miles)
Thursday: Easy Run (5 miles)
Friday: Speed/hill work
So is cycling training the same? can I just make the distances 3x as long and do it on a bike instead of running shoes....?
Thanks!
I'm currently training for a triathlon and was wondering how you even get started on the cycling training. I have been a competitive runner and know the "format" for running, but was wounding if it was the same for competitive road cycling/cycling in triathlons. Can I just make my typical run distances 3x as long milage wise and be set to be training as a competitive cyclist?
For example a typical running week can look like:
Monday: Long run (10 miles)
Tuesday: Easy run (4 miles)
Wednesday: Tempo/Lactate threshold run (3 miles)
Thursday: Easy Run (5 miles)
Friday: Speed/hill work
So is cycling training the same? can I just make the distances 3x as long and do it on a bike instead of running shoes....?
Thanks!