Question: This past fall, a job change meant a change to my commute. I now ride over 15 miles each way. This means my weekends are now recovery time instead of riding time. I can fit intervals into my commute twice a week and I can occasionally take a day off by getting a ride from a co-worker. But other than that, how can I, at 51 years old, use this commute time as a … [Read more...] about How Can I Best Use Commuting as Training?
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Improving Performance Through Marginal Gains, Real Life Example
By Coach John Hughes Elizabeth Wicks, 72, is a long-time friend and client of mine. We’ve written about her preparation and accomplishments in earlier Newsletters because she's a terrific example of putting into practice – and benefitting from – so many of the training concepts that all recreational roadies have at their disposal for improvement. As we … [Read more...] about Improving Performance Through Marginal Gains, Real Life Example
Bouncing Back for Autumn Events
In the dog days of August, it's common to lack motivation for training. You're pretty fit, you've ridden several goal events, and you're just not excited about continuing to work out. Riding, yes. Training, ugh! Well, if you can muster enough enthusiasm for just 8 special workouts, you can enjoy an increase in speed and power. We're talking 2 training rides a week for a … [Read more...] about Bouncing Back for Autumn Events