I am a male (50 Y), in a good/regular shape with 3 years of training. I am well interested in to raise my VO2 max. I perform very well at the flats with an average speed of 18-20 mph, but I am beaten for the hills longer than 2-3 miles. It is not question of muscular force, because my legs are working well but I barely can breathe when I get the the second mile. I am checking If I can introduce some cross-training in my preparation. Mainly I am interested in swimming or running, but I have some doubts:
Which is the best option to raise the Vo2, swimming or running??
Considering the next training schedule, Can I introduce some swimming at least two or three times/week??
Sunday: Longer ride (100-120 kms)
Monday : day-off
Tuesday: MORNING: Intervals 30 kms
AFTERNOON : swimming 30 mins.
Wednesday: Spinning 50 kms
Thursday : MORNING: Easy recovery 30 kms
AFTERNOON: swimming 30 mins
Friday : TT 50 kms
Saturday: Easy recovering 20 kms
I am worried about the glycogen depletion. Will I have the enough time to replenish my glycogen stores for the following training session??
All the advices will be greatly appreciated
Which is the best option to raise the Vo2, swimming or running??
Considering the next training schedule, Can I introduce some swimming at least two or three times/week??
Sunday: Longer ride (100-120 kms)
Monday : day-off
Tuesday: MORNING: Intervals 30 kms
AFTERNOON : swimming 30 mins.
Wednesday: Spinning 50 kms
Thursday : MORNING: Easy recovery 30 kms
AFTERNOON: swimming 30 mins
Friday : TT 50 kms
Saturday: Easy recovering 20 kms
I am worried about the glycogen depletion. Will I have the enough time to replenish my glycogen stores for the following training session??
All the advices will be greatly appreciated