Back to training

Covert though it may appear, training is progressing as planned. Ever since starting Gulf Coast Cycle Fit, my personal training has suffered. Starting over the course of the summer, I started my base aerobic miles in the evenings from 9:00pm to 12:00pm. This has been the foundation of the training plan. So, unlike most casual athletes, the training plan is quite varied. Since I ride alone most of the time, I don't have the tendency to ride harder than the plan.

Here's the basic plan:
8-10 hours a week of aerobic Zone 2-3 training
1 hour of interval training-interval durations vary but the total workout is about an hour
20-30 minutes of sprint training.

Apart from the chance of getting hit by a car in Mobile, AL, the greatest risk is getting hit by a deer.

If you want to ride faster than you are riding right now, you must do something different. Most cyclist spend their time riding in groups. The group drives the pace. Consequently, most cyclists spend too much time training in a tempo zone. They don't get enough aerobic training or interval training.

I know cycling is a social affair too. However, don't let a group determine your training plan. You need to drive your training plan if you plan to ride faster.