Sunday, October 3, 2010

Can You Wear Camel Boots And A Black Shirt

Fall training

Autumn is here. The racing season or to others not directly racing-related targets are behind us. Nevertheless, it still takes about six months until the spring (April) promises to meet again regularly reasonably warm and dry weather conditions. What does that mean for the ambitious cyclist?

The following options are basically to:
  • can simply coasts the season, not more specifically and only as the mood takes
  • train again targeted work on the weaknesses, such as hard to L4/FTP-Training go with the highest possible value to the inevitable workout Diaspora (November to January)
  • within the cycling of other things - for example
    • some nice rides around for the sometimes very focused periods (mainly intervals) simply to enjoy cycling in the beautiful autumn
    • cross-training and may also participate in a few cross races; who does not hold cross equipment can also mountain bike essentially the same goals advise
    • cross training, running, hiking, swimming, climbing, strength training, ...
To be honest, there is a general answer is not good. Much depends on what you did during the season, how much have sapped the last eight months on the reserves of power and not least, how the head is still free.

Under the assumption that, while certain amount of wear has (physically and mentally), but not entirely KO, recommends, in my view
  • either a combination of cross-training (or mountain) and cross training
  • or the repeated focus on the elimination of specific weaknesses
It is in any case, note that no increased stress is established. Autumn is always too cold today and how we preach the medical advisory for years is a major stress factor for disease and especially the common cold.

in mind: enjoying the free fall time, but let the legs do not hang as possible!

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