Originally posted by TiMan
Any comments on what you think is the best hard core training book out there?
There are 3 that I like, each one with different ideas that I've
been using and incorporating into my training:
1. The Ultimate Ride by Chris Carmichael
2. Serious Cycling by Edmund R. Burke
3. The Lance Armstrong Performance Program by LA and Chris Carmichael
All three have common sense ideas about training that get
into all the aspects of training, including nutrition, mental
attitude, etc.
I can say from experience that consistency has been the most
important aspect of my training - I try to train 4 to 6 days a
week. Even a 30 or 45 minute ride can be used effectively
and efficiently during the middle of the week. The second
most important aspect has been changing my diet to be a
lot more nutritionally sound, which has helped me lose a lot
of weight. The best way to climb faster is to carry less weight
up the hills - a 5 pound loss can help you do a 3 mile climb
about 30 seconds faster with no increase in your conditioning.
Good luck with your training program!