I sure am. Once CV exploded in Italy (the country next door), I switched my focus from ‘optimal FTP/fitness’ to ‘optimal health’. I’d already had 3 colds in the past 6 months, all brought on by pushing training just a leetle too far.
Also, with each day my A-event (Etape du Tour in early July) looks less likely. In fact, the option to even ride or even run outside is probably going to disappear in a matter of days. So my incentive to grind away at prolonged muscular endurace intervals is dwindling rapidly.
On the other hand, I’m eyeing the pullup bar in our hall doorway. Currently its main role is a rack for bike helmets, but am thinking being under lockdown is a great time to work on managing my first pull-up
Well my First B race was delayed until Juin the 21st and my A Race in the beginning of Juin is at risk due to the measures being taken against COVID - 19, and for the next couple of months probably its not going to be possible to ride outdoors. Its not forbidden in Portugal for now like they’ve done it in Spain but even riding solo with no other riders contact if anyone has an accident its a huge problem for medical treatment. Its best to keep inside and therefore had to cancel current plan with LV 3 times a week from Tuesday to Thursday and 2 group rides on weekends and now I´m back to MV 5 times a week on the trainer. Lets hope its only for a couple of months. At least I´ve got TR to keep me focused
anyone have any ideas of what to sub for a run? I can’t run outside yet, too much snow and ice. But the gyms here are closed and I do not have a treadmill.
Is there a bike workout I can do to sub my runs for another 2-3 weeks until I can run outside?
I’m doing a custom base program built similarly to the SSB LV plans and including 2-3 days of strength training. Am forced to work from home now and that saves a ton of commute time. Going to slowly add Z2 and a bit more SST.
Total volume will push up from about 8 hours a week to 10 and then 12 if we get an extended WFH period and wife and I both stay healthy.
Also going to get the bikes all tuned up. Never have time for all the maintenance so put some extra minutes into that too.
I’m a beginning XC MTB racer. I just finished SSBLV1. I had been supplementing low volume with twice weekly gym workouts following an XC racing gym plan that I just completed. Now that I can no longer go to the gym and I’m not leaving the house, I’m thinking about bumping up to SSBMV2.
Thoughts?
I could also just supplement LV with home workouts, or low intensity aerobic workouts like Pettite, but my available equipment is limited. One thing to consider is that as the weather warms, I may add casual/gentle trail rides on the weekend or after work.
Really dedicated to training and want to make use of the extra time/energy I have, but also conscious that I don’t want to overdo it as I’m just 6 weeks into structured training and I will hopefully be adding some trail rides.
Hey!
Noob question here. My event (Cairns 70.3) has been cancelled and i’m currently in the middle of the half distance build (HV). Pool is closed and the lakes here are too cold to swim in still, so that’s going to have to turn into strength/dryland training i guess.
Was thinking of maybe doing another base phase as I’m a newer athlete and that could probably use some work. Only question is, should I choose one of the SSB plans and add running to that, or redo the half distance base plan and sub the swim workouts for other stuff? I have a fairly strong bike focus right now.
Total first world problem here, but I’m actually worried about overdoing it. I typically travel a lot for work and my company has us on a total travel lockdown.
I’ve found myself suddenly home schooling my kids but also having a ton of time to train. Hoping I don’t overdo it, but it’s so tempting to train hard everyday.
I’ve readjusted my plan that my races are as long as the outdoor cycling alone is still permitted (I can see this changing soon) I am targeting a few local segments.
I’m now WFH for the foreseeable. As a structured training noob (started in November), doing mid volume is about right for me, but I now find myself with quite a bit of extra time on my hands with no commuting etc. Even managing to get on top of the household chores!
I’m in the General Build plan and I have Monday and Friday as rest days. I think I could quite easily cope with an extra hour or 2 of Z2, or maybe 1 hour of SST at a push on Monday and maybe tack on some extra to my scheduled Wednesday Z2 ride
Anyone who’s been in a similar position, what did you do, how did you find the extra work, and what’s the best way to reap gains with an extra hour or 2 per week?
Do more Z2/1 if you think you can manage it. General Build is tough though so be careful not to over do it. I wouldn’t add SS, you want to be fresh for your intervals!
Dragon ride in June is postponed. Need to adjust plan but no idea when its being pushed to. I guess option 1 is to make my July century an “A”, and then adjust if i find out. still got 4 weeks of Build left so hopefully this wont be an issue
Seems like the second half of the year is going to be full of events
due to this self quarantine,everything is so down. we dont have time to do anything at all. we are so consumed in make your own food. workout at home because gyms are closed. no help no nothing . Canli Mac IzleVidMate
Similarly to others, I’m now WFH full time as of 3/16.
With so many events cancelled, I’m resetting back to SSBLVI&II with two weight and core sessions each week. This is pretty much how I started the year, so it’s back to some more base and get setup for when we come out of this. I have two local marathon mountain bike events that are far enough out there’s a chance they still happen, so I’ll keep my focus on those and also Marathon Mountain Bike Nationals, which is also far enough out it could still happen.
I guess I’m lucky that gym closures don’t impact my training since we have a weights room in our house. My wife is about to also go WFH starting on Friday, though, so the biggest problem we’ll run into is having to share.
Dragon ride in June is postponed. Need to adjust plan but no idea when its being pushed to. I guess option 1 is to make my July century an “A”, and then adjust if i find out. still got 4 weeks of Build left so hopefully this wont be an issue
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