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For successful time trialling, finding an aerodynamic position is absolutely essential. If you train hard to improve your performance and then fail to exploit your aero opportunities, you are throwing away vital minutes. There is a common belief tha…
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Saturday - 5k run @ race pace Monday - Run interval session @ ave 9.3mph.
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What training have you done today? 132 Replies

The title says it all. If you trained or raced today, please let us know what you have been upto…

Tagged: training

Started by Beat Your PB in General talk. Last reply by Julian Downing 4 hours ago.

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Tight hamstrings 2 Replies

Been acutely aware for sometime now that I have very tight hamstrings, probably due to all the biking I've done. Looking at ways to improve my run times - just wondered what the relatsionship is betw…

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Started by Sonic in Running talk. Last reply by Lauren Feb 2.

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Know of any great turbo sessions? Detail them here so all our members can share in the pain!

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Started by PB Cycling Editor in Cycling talk Jan 27.

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Have you noticed how reluctant people generally are to share what's working for them when they're going well? Anyone would think we're all actually in this to win elite events, when in reality most o…

Started by Beat Your PB in General talk Sep. 16, 2009.

 

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Sports Science Editor

Constant pacing may not always be the best cycling strategy

Correct pacing strategy is critical for successful race performance and a variety of methods are used by competitors. These range from starting fast and trying to sustain, starting easy and building to produce the elusive ‘negative split’ or attempting to hold an even pace for the event duration. Some people attack hills on the bike and ‘coast’ down the other side, other prefer to back off on the hills and save their energy for the flatter sections. There are key variables that dictate the best… Continue

Posted by Sports Science Editor on February 9, 2010 at 11:00am

PB Cycling Editor

Aerodynamics, what a drag

For successful time trialling, finding an aerodynamic position is absolutely essential. If you train hard to improve your performance and then fail to exploit your aero opportunities, you are throwing away vital minutes. There is a common belief that unless you are riding at 25-30mph, aerodynamics are pointless, but research does not support this theory.

I ride slow, is all this relevant?
Enhancing aerodynamics will save you a ‘specific perce… Continue

Posted by PB Cycling Editor on February 8, 2010 at 12:30pm

PB Triathlon Editor

4 energy and recovery tips

1. Fuel your training
Anyone doing a high volume of training needs to feed their body with enough carbohydrate to fuel their workouts, sufficient protein to help with muscle repair and recovery and essential fats necessary to maintain good health. It’s generally recommended that the three primary food groups are consumed in the following proportions: 50-60% carbohydrate, 20-25% protein and fat. If you’re training over long distances/times, you're best… Continue

Posted by PB Triathlon Editor on February 6, 2010 at 7:00pm

Sports Science Editor

Does muscle efficiency improve year on year with consistent training?

It is commonly believed amongst athletes that once you have several years of training under your belt, it’s much easier to maintain your fitness and perform at a higher level. We commonly see athletes gaining success after many years of competition as if there may well be a physiological maturation or long term change essential for success. Certainly, it appears that athletes with several years of training and racing to their name are more able to take time off due to injury and return to the sa… Continue

Posted by Sports Science Editor on February 4, 2010 at 8:00pm

PB Triathlon Editor

Taking a break

We get regular requests for winter training programmes to start almost as soon as the current season is done and these usually lead to prolonged discussions between coach and athlete about the benefits of an end of season break.

I can understand why, when you have a had a great season, you would want to hold on to the fitness that you have achieved but please take a moment to consider the following statement:

"The next step after a peak is always down"

One of the fundamental principles upon w… Continue

Posted by PB Triathlon Editor on February 2, 2010 at 9:08am

PB Swimming Editor

Swimming 1500 metre timed session

Want to get quicker over 1,500 metres? Try introducing this 1,500 metre timed session into your training programme. Adjust the target times depending upon what total time you are aiming to complete a 1,500 metre swim. I've provided examples based on completing 1,500 metres in 22.5mins or 20mins.

Warm up - 400m including some catch-up.

Main set - 5 x 300m as below. Holding times for each set of 300m.





Target time for
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Posted by PB Swimming Editor on January 28, 2010 at 10:55am

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