1ST YEAR WINTER TRAINING AND A BROKEN ARM. help me!!!
Felix-da-house-mouse
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Hi Folks,
eh where do i start, i have just got into cycling and i done London to Paris in Sept. I was just about to start "winter training" not that i have a clue what to do, when i broke my arm and it has now been in cast for 5 weeks, 1 more to go plus physio & poss operation. What i need to know is a:- what kind of training i should be doing for my 1st year as i want to compete in tt's etc next year and B:- am i too late in starting i.e is the time lost irreplaceable?
i'm 27 and of average fitness i'm 5ft 7 and weigh just over 10 st but what i find i really struggle with is hills and trying to keep up i'd say my speed on the flat is around 16-18 mph avg but my energy dies quickly like 10/15 miles into a ride sometimes even quicker but then i get a second breath and i'm back to normal, is this due to being unfit or what?
eh where do i start, i have just got into cycling and i done London to Paris in Sept. I was just about to start "winter training" not that i have a clue what to do, when i broke my arm and it has now been in cast for 5 weeks, 1 more to go plus physio & poss operation. What i need to know is a:- what kind of training i should be doing for my 1st year as i want to compete in tt's etc next year and B:- am i too late in starting i.e is the time lost irreplaceable?
i'm 27 and of average fitness i'm 5ft 7 and weigh just over 10 st but what i find i really struggle with is hills and trying to keep up i'd say my speed on the flat is around 16-18 mph avg but my energy dies quickly like 10/15 miles into a ride sometimes even quicker but then i get a second breath and i'm back to normal, is this due to being unfit or what?
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sorry to hear about your bad fortune. hope you recover ASAP!
a guy in our club broke his collar bone, and will be out for a while. but he is able to use his turbo trainer. obv. he doesnt batter himself, but it keeps his legs moving, and your lungs/heart working hard.
maybe you could use a turbo too? if you ave one or access to one, failing that a bike in a gym?
someone will give you better advice im sure..........!!!_______________________________________________________________________________________
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Yes, indoor riding until it is safe to ride outdoors again is certainly an excellent way to go. Many can't do big hours on an indoor trainer, so keep up the overall intensity to make the best use of shorter training time.0
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if you have a broken arm I would recommend an exercise bike at a local gym . Much easier to use and most are programmable these days so you can use a PC to map out your exercise ride exactly the length and rate you choose . They keep an electronic record too with comprehensive readout.
Lots of other stuff you can use in a nice warm gym too . Lots of really nice females in mine which is a pleasant distraction lol
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I'd go for a turbo and do 40-60 minute sessions at about 75% of your Max Heart Rate.
You shouldnt be fading after 10 miles - you should just be warming up then.0
