Ideas for winter training in preparation for Sportive.

legitlee
legitlee Posts: 2
edited September 2010 in Training, fitness and health
I would appreciate some help. I have just taken up cycling from running. I am improving weekly so much so I have put my name down to do THE VERENTI RUT 2010 the 74 mile course, I have completed the distance on a training ride. This is just to have a go and get some experience for next year.

I would like to spend the winter using the gym, turbo and road riding (weather permitting) to prepare for a 100 mile Sportive. I thrive on having a goal something to aim for and this is it.

My intention is to Spin, working on base raining, hill training, tread mill, and upper body to create a solid core for cycling. However I don't really know how to put a program together.

If anyone could help with a training program I really would appreciate it?

(I might be 50 in June but I'm really enjoying the challenge so I'm not afraid of hard work).

Comments

  • jgsi
    jgsi Posts: 5,062
    edited September 2010
    If I was also a gym member then I'd be looking for 1 hour circuits class for hi cv work , no messin about and no enjoyin' . a good hi impact workout could be deemed beneficial over the winter time.
  • mackdaddy
    mackdaddy Posts: 310
    A short answer would be to bin the upper body and tread mill training and replace with a turbo trainer as it will do you much more good and they aren't that expensive.
    Base training and hill training definitely if done correctly. A lot depends on your strengths and weaknesses. A generic program will get you so far, but I'd focus on spending more time on the bike and less time in the gym.
    I would also take a good turbo session over a spin session any time.
    Upper body is not core work.
    There has been a lot of debate about off-bike core work being beneficial on this forum. I believe it is, lots believe it isn't.
  • forward_loop
    forward_loop Posts: 314
    agree with mackdaddy - bin the treadmill, maybe a few runs over the winter when its icy but nothing too much. replace generic upper body work with proper core work. I always felt pilates helped - gives you legs somehting solid to pivot off and alleviates shoulder ache when doing the long miles.

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