Thanks for this, Gordo! I’ve appreciated learning how to better utilize Training Peaks through these videos, as well as the thoughts into planning, etc.
Thank you very much, Gordo. These videos are great! Out of interest: Does this weekly volume count also include strength training & mobility or is it endurance only?
Hi Gordo. Do you believe John’s advice of 6 weeks to get race/ specific fit applies across the board (assuming a good level of general fitness) or does that advice need to be reconsidered for someone (unlike you) who has not previously attained race/ specific fitness - eg might be getting there for the first time? 🙏
I think the key aspect is "high general fitness" Achieve that via an approach that emphasizes endurance & strength. That is the adaptation that takes a long time. From there, the "specific" is a series of well-placed workouts. You'll see similar advice from Joe Friel. G
Two tips: (1) change your bike gearing and (2) aim for less steep grades. I had to do a lot of flat, easy riding when I returned to training. Anything strep would pop my HR.
Thanks for this, Gordo! I’ve appreciated learning how to better utilize Training Peaks through these videos, as well as the thoughts into planning, etc.
Happy to help.
Thank you very much, Gordo. These videos are great! Out of interest: Does this weekly volume count also include strength training & mobility or is it endurance only?
I put my strength in there. I don't put my mobility & walking in there.
@@feelthebyrn Thank you!
Hi Gordo.
Do you believe John’s advice of 6 weeks to get race/ specific fit applies across the board (assuming a good level of general fitness) or does that advice need to be reconsidered for someone (unlike you) who has not previously attained race/ specific fitness - eg might be getting there for the first time? 🙏
I think the key aspect is "high general fitness"
Achieve that via an approach that emphasizes endurance & strength.
That is the adaptation that takes a long time. From there, the "specific" is a series of well-placed workouts.
You'll see similar advice from Joe Friel.
G
Can you tell why is it difficult to stay in zone 2 on climbs? What should be the goals to improve that
Two tips: (1) change your bike gearing and (2) aim for less steep grades. I had to do a lot of flat, easy riding when I returned to training. Anything strep would pop my HR.
Appreciate that