Training help

[tel]

I would like some opinions from the coaching types on the forum.

I think that maybe age might be catching up fast.

Although I can roll around on the flat at an acceptable speed, when it comes to a hill it is becoming an embarressment.

I`ve tried doing repeats of Box but that doesn`t seem to work.

I`m reluctant to try any gym work but would obviously consider it but I much prefer my bike as a training mode.

Thanks in anticipation.

Terry

[Paul H]

How about building strength on the bike e.g. 10 x 30secs 2mins rest

Cheers

[Phil H]

Paul, aren't you a qualified coach now? Do you have special rates for your loyal clubmates? Want to buy an ad on the website?

[Paul H]

I'm not qualified or want to do coaching.

Happy to give advice though

[tel]

Paul

Just seen your post-will factor in your session.

Thanks for your advice.

Terry

[Antloony]

I'm the same as you Tel. I just blame it on having the wrong muscle type and being big boned

[Dominic]

[quote="Paul H"]How about building strength on the bike e.g. 10 x 30secs 2mins rest

Cheers

[Paul H]

The are not better - it depends on what your limiters are.

If you do these in a big gear and low cadence (if your knees are ok) it should build leg strength. Longer intervals will be more aerobic.

You can do a power test again to see what your limiters are if you like

[Dominic]

[quote="Paul H"]

You can do a power test again to see what your limiters are if you like

[quote="tel"]I would like some opinions from the coaching types on the forum.

[tel]

Toks

Hoping I was going to hear from you. Probably just need a kick up the rear end.

Will let you know how things progress next month.

Cheers

Terry

[tel]

Toks

Hoping I was going to hear from you. Probably just need a kick up the rear end.

Will let you know how things progress next month.

Cheers

Terry

[Toks]

Hey Tel, no problems mate. Lets be honest its not easy trying trying to push yourself every season. Good luck with training - try something different if things have got stale - give it six weeks and see. Here somethings you could try -
Find New Training Partners
A new challenge - sportives perhaps?
Ride for 30 minutes with the training/fast group
Increase the number of 10's you normally do for a couple of months
Do a long ride and incorporate 20-40 mins as a TT effort
Try spinning class
Intervals: say 5 efforts of 3-5 mins slightly above TT pace with the same period of rest; 2 x 20 intervals
Friendly Fast tempo Ride 2hrs at 18/19mph
Long ride with 1 mnute hard as you can and easy for 4 minutes do this till ya knackered and go home
30 minute TT effort then do club run or the other way around