IS THERE A MAGICAL AMOUNT OF TRAINING?
AFTER WE CRUSH OUR GOAL it's good to take stock of what worked. Did we do enough, could we have done more, did we over over do it, should we have done less...
... important questions to answer.
What's the right amount?
Here's what I know for sure.
If it's an epic distance...
- big miles
- massive climbing
- insane amounts of cold or heat
... we do not, and should not, replicate that.
We're much better of training...
- faster
- steeper
- more extreme
... half of the time required.
For example, prior to last Saturday's epic 123 miles, 15000' of vert...
... my longest training ride was less than 6 hours.
There's no need to kill ourselves or our spirit by doing entirely what the event will require.
Why?
Because if we prepare correctly,
we'll head into the event strong and fresh...
... and crush it when it counts.
(your actual performance may vary depending on racing conditions, training, and other factors)
Still, if you haven't this method...
... test it out for yourself.
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162 lbs/12.3%
9 hours sleep
0 PullUps, 0 PushUps + No Box Jumps, Nordic Curls, Heel and Calf Raises
0 minutes stretching
0 minutes Reading/Journaling
117/102/-15 (fitness per training peaks)