Like many aspiring Ironmen I read a lot about training. I believe everything I read. This can cause a lot of problems since so much of the information out there is contradictory.
This is what I have learned so far:
The only way to get better on the bike is lots of time in the saddle.
The best way to increase bike fitness is to ride indoors; there are no stoplights, traffic, or coasting to compromise your intensity.
Ride with a group. it will improve your bike handling skills and comfort riding near others, as well as push you if you ride with faster riders.
Ride alone. Group rides require time to get people together, and the drafting, socializing and pace fluctuations compromise your workout.
High volume training is the key to success. Lots and lots and lots of long, steady rides and runs increases aerobic fitness.
Low volume, high intensity training is the key to success. It increases aerobic fitness in much less time.
Strength training is important to go faster, farther, and remain injury free.
Strength training is a waste of time. The only way to get better at swimming/biking/running is time spent swimming/biking/running.
Do not start training too early. You will burn out and peak too early.
Do not wait to start training. It is imperative to have a strong fitness base before you start building mileage and speed to avoid injury.
So there we have it. All I have to do to succeed at Ironman is follow all of these very simple rules.
This is what I have learned so far:
The only way to get better on the bike is lots of time in the saddle.
The best way to increase bike fitness is to ride indoors; there are no stoplights, traffic, or coasting to compromise your intensity.
Ride with a group. it will improve your bike handling skills and comfort riding near others, as well as push you if you ride with faster riders.
Ride alone. Group rides require time to get people together, and the drafting, socializing and pace fluctuations compromise your workout.
High volume training is the key to success. Lots and lots and lots of long, steady rides and runs increases aerobic fitness.
Low volume, high intensity training is the key to success. It increases aerobic fitness in much less time.
Strength training is important to go faster, farther, and remain injury free.
Strength training is a waste of time. The only way to get better at swimming/biking/running is time spent swimming/biking/running.
Do not start training too early. You will burn out and peak too early.
Do not wait to start training. It is imperative to have a strong fitness base before you start building mileage and speed to avoid injury.
So there we have it. All I have to do to succeed at Ironman is follow all of these very simple rules.
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