Hello everyone...
Now hoping that such a question is welcome here(new to this forum)
I got back on my bike after being a couch potato for about 5 years. I trained for 3 months now and have put about 400-500 miles of easy riding. At this point I can do about 65 miles averaging about 14 MPH. Ok please dont get into the average speed technicalities. Merely trying to say that I am not really race ready.
Now, the questions in my mind are...
a. How much base training do I REALLY need before I can start my intervals, power training etc. What metric do I use to determine I am ready for intense training?
b. We can assume I want to be road race ready in the next 3 months. Can one be? Now, again I understand all the variables. Just a wild idea for what it takes beginners to be in a state to finish a cat 5 race would do.
I am 35 years old and have raced before. But, the days were different in the early 80s and I am COMPLETELY out of touch.
Now hoping that such a question is welcome here(new to this forum)
I got back on my bike after being a couch potato for about 5 years. I trained for 3 months now and have put about 400-500 miles of easy riding. At this point I can do about 65 miles averaging about 14 MPH. Ok please dont get into the average speed technicalities. Merely trying to say that I am not really race ready.
Now, the questions in my mind are...
a. How much base training do I REALLY need before I can start my intervals, power training etc. What metric do I use to determine I am ready for intense training?
b. We can assume I want to be road race ready in the next 3 months. Can one be? Now, again I understand all the variables. Just a wild idea for what it takes beginners to be in a state to finish a cat 5 race would do.
I am 35 years old and have raced before. But, the days were different in the early 80s and I am COMPLETELY out of touch.