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Training well vs mileage accumulation

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  • June 6, 2013 at 8:32 am #19018
    thebungle

    This year so far I’ve had a ‘good’ year on the bike, the purchase of a winter machine and good clothing meant I was able to ride through the nastier months so I’ve managed to get a nice amount of miles in the legs, 2200 so far đŸ™‚

    However, I now feel that I’m not really getting anywhere, my average speeds seem to be down from previous (unfitter) years and over the past week I’ve really noticed my legs have been secretly filled with lead.

    I commute 10 miles each way to work on rural roads and at least twice a week take the 30 mile route home, weekend rides are aiming to be above the 60 mile mark.

    My goals for the year are to complete 100 miles in 5h30 and also take part in several race events. I’m also hoping to ride 1000 miles in each of Jun/Jul/Aug/Sep.

    Should I cut the mileage back and concentrate on interval training which will hopefully increase my speed or A.N.Other?

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  • June 6, 2013 at 9:08 am #740593
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    pmr

    Take more breaks. Gains only
    Take more breaks. Gains only happen during rest days.
    I’ve done about 1800 but over 100000ft in climbing which has really increased my fitness.
    I personally think commuters get really fit through the mileage but seem prone to plateau. Need to take a break from commuting and throw in some different training every now and then.
    Think about it as a training plan, where you’re always increasing either the volume or intensity whilst allowing for adequate rest. Can be quite hard whilst stuck within the confines of a daily commute.

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