[bellullabob]

what base two training exercises are u guys/gals doing? started my recovery base 1 week and am trying to put together my workouts for base two. Mostly due to living in the NE it will be on the trainer...rft:

btw, I should add my base 1 consisted of 3 two hour zone 2/3 rides, w/ sprints on the hour, one 1.5 hr medium hill climb, two weight sessions w/ 50 min high cadence spins afterwards. All rides included a lot of 1 leg drills...

 

[mtbcoach_co]

I would recommend the same, but increase the duration 25%. You may need to increase recovery too.

 

[bellullabob]

Mtbcoach, thanks for the input.

What do you mean increase recovery?

At this point I take one day off (usually work 12 hours that day). My weight days are usually my recovery days too in that I only spin fast (cadence 95 +) but easily for only 50 mins. Should I recover more than that?

 

[mtbcoach_co]

Mtbcoach, thanks for the input.

What do you mean increase recovery?

At this point I take one day off (usually work 12 hours that day). My weight days are usually my recovery days too in that I only spin fast (cadence 95 +) but easily for only 50 mins. Should I recover more than that?

Sorry about that. I should have said increase the rest time. In stead of spinning or weights, do nothing. Of course, only if you feel you are too tired. Having bad nights sleep or an elevated resting heart rate is a indication of needing more rest.

Hope that helps!

 

[bellullabob]

yeah thats great. Thx.:thumbsup: To summarize, you are recommending that though the intensity and duration of my rides are going to go up, by taking more days off, the volume will actually go down?!

 

[mtbcoach_co]

The volume is time on the bike. By adding more time in the saddle your volume will increase. The amount of rest you need really depends on your fitness. I tend to recommend resting (no workout) if you feel tired or sore.