Shift work and a new baby in the household mean that I won't really be able to log enough volume to be competitive at races over 2 hours in the future. Have decided I will focus on Criteriums and any short road races that come up. Am designing a training program using Friel's bible with this in mind. I also trawl the internet for other info but there is not much out there about criterium specific training.
Am in my third year of riding and approaching the end of my first season of racing c ( C grade Crits hoping to race B grade next season, think this equates to cat 4/3). Probably will be able to fit in 7 hours a week with one ride of 3 hours at the most and 2-3 other rides of 60 to 90mins. Have access to a HRM only.
- Should I concentrate on intensity given my lack of training time.
- If my races are only 40 - 90mins how does this effect my long ride.
- Any other pointers for Criterium based training.
As a seperate issue - To the professional coaches who post on this website a big thank you. The information I have gleaned from you has been like gold. To spread knowledge for free that you could easliy hold back for paying customers only shows your true character and love of helping others. Thank you.
Am in my third year of riding and approaching the end of my first season of racing c ( C grade Crits hoping to race B grade next season, think this equates to cat 4/3). Probably will be able to fit in 7 hours a week with one ride of 3 hours at the most and 2-3 other rides of 60 to 90mins. Have access to a HRM only.
- Should I concentrate on intensity given my lack of training time.
- If my races are only 40 - 90mins how does this effect my long ride.
- Any other pointers for Criterium based training.
As a seperate issue - To the professional coaches who post on this website a big thank you. The information I have gleaned from you has been like gold. To spread knowledge for free that you could easliy hold back for paying customers only shows your true character and love of helping others. Thank you.