Training
Saturday morning rides started today
by Joel on Mar.05, 2011, under Bike, Training
It is time to get a jump on the riding season. Saturday morning rides start now!!! 8am Saturdays. Bring your bike and trainer. We will have the projector running bike race or training videos. All are welcome, pass the word.
Today we road the Sufferfest Local Hero training video. Great work out. Check out these videos. http://www.thesufferfest.com/
Know your threshold!
by Joel on Nov.04, 2010, under News, Training
The easiest way to think about it is if you are doing an endurance event, you want to remain below your lactic threshold. If you are doing a shorter sprint event, you will likely remain above your lactic threshold for most of your racing, and a lot of your training.
Joel has begun to perform threshold testing for athletes using our awesome virtual reality bike trainer which uses the Conconi Test. Bring your own bike or use one of ours. The principle of the Conconi Test is a linear line between heart rate and power. Once the line is not linear anymore with the power line (deflection point) that is where your anaerobic threshold should be. The test is a relatively easy test to perform and retesting is easy, but more important – it is FUN! The outcome provides you with your heart rate and power values that can be plotted and printed in a spreadsheet.
Once you know your anaerobic threshold, you can use great training tools like Training Peaks which helps you keep track of your workouts, resting, and even suggests training levels for you in order to achieve your goals. Knowing you threshold is necessary in planning you training for specific events.
Tyson has been using Training Peaks since January, and it has been a great way for him to see his training plan and monitor his training log.
Joel is offering this service for athletes who are interested in creating a more structured workout program to reach their training and racing goals.
