by Fred Matheny If you read articles about training (or hear other cyclists talk about their training programs) you can’t avoid the term “lactate threshold” (LT). It’s so common it has become a buzzword, as in “What’s your LT?” or “I went over my LT on that hill and blew up.” Lactate Threshold (LT) Defined Lactate threshold is the exertion level beyond which your body can no … [Read more...] about How to Raise Your Lactate Threshold for Cyclists
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Follow These Top Tips to Prepare for a Bicycle Century (100 mile Ride)
By Arnie Baker, M.D. Riding 100 miles -- also known as a century -- in one day is a terrific challenge and a landmark event in the career of any cyclist. Here are some tips to make your bike century event easier and more fun. Train Enough Train fitness with enough volume, intensity, and climbing. Generally, build up to ride at least 75 miles in a day three times before your … [Read more...] about Follow These Top Tips to Prepare for a Bicycle Century (100 mile Ride)
Ask the Coach: Questions on Winter Training for Endurance
By Coach John Hughes I’ve had several excellent follow-up questions on my column on 8 Tips for Endurance Training This Winter. Running For Endurance Leigh wrote, “What would you consider an endurance run in place of a ride. We get a lot of ice in Toronto and simply can't get onto the roads because they're too busy with cars even if you have spiked tires. I don't mind riding in … [Read more...] about Ask the Coach: Questions on Winter Training for Endurance
Brain Benefits from Exercise
by Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Three new studies help us understand the many good things that exercise does for your brain. The first study, from the University of Maryland, shows that a regular exercise program alters blood flow to the brain to improve mental function in older people who suffer from mild cognitive impairment that often precedes dementia (Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, … [Read more...] about Brain Benefits from Exercise
Carbo-Loading: A Coach’s View
By Coach John Hughes Two weeks ago Dr. Mirkin wrote a very informative article about why Carbohydrate Loading Does Not Work. His column is directed at racers. I coach regular roadies -- not racers -- and have a somewhat different point of view. In the 1970s before the Davis Double Century, Roger, Steve, Gareth and I used to carbo-load. For four days we exercised and ate … [Read more...] about Carbo-Loading: A Coach’s View