Hello from Tempe, Arizona

[mcneese.chad]

Welcome. Yes, TR is also for “non-racers” and those that are just looking for fitness and strength in more general terms.

Here are some existing discussions worth a look:

How many people train but don't race (or do 'timed' events)

I love training but I do struggle to motivate myself to enter Time Trials which is my preferred option. I feel I should because otherwise I am training without purpose but I am happy to try and hit x miles, y TSS or even z sessions per week. Obviously raising FTP is a main sign of improvement to myself. I have not even looked at the 2019 TT calender as yet and in 2017 I didnt do any races. I know that is my choice but I was wondering how many others are in the same boat.

Advice welcome re. being new to TR, but not being a "racer"!

Hi All, I’d welcome a little “getting started” advice… I’m new to Trainer Road and am keen and have chosen it as i’m keen to do more structured training, both to gain fitness and (ideally) drop a few kgs, alongside controlled diet. However, I’m in no way a racer! Rather my goals are around a 4day cycling trip in the Spring and a number of 100k or 100m sportives in the UK summer (sic.). All the terminology around defining a programme appears to be around racing. Where should I start?