Topic: training for century ride
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dave
CA
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08/27/2005 Total Posts: 3
4.4 Years Ago
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I have just finished a ten week program of low to mid heart rate workouts, logging 5-6 hours a week. Before that I was doing basically nothing. In 6 weeks I am entering the Sea Otter Classic century ride in Monterey, CA. I need to change gears now to prepare for this ride. I have never done anything so long and am interested in advice. What should I be focusing on accomplishing now? Also, how do you handle body feul in such a long event? I can go on gatorade for a workout up to 3 hours but then I start running out of energy? I would appreciate input. Dave |
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Re: training for century ride
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01-01-2009
NJ
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08/09/2005 Total Posts: 64
4.4 Years Ago
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Hi Dave,
If you've been training for ten weeks steady at 5 to 6 hours a week then you've already built a decent base. Now, it's time for you to start building your endurance. I found a good article from bicycling magazine that I think will answer alot of your questions....
http://www.bicycling.com/article/1,3253,s1-9963,00.html?category_id=363
Good luck,
Chris
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Re: training for century ride
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Seema
PA
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01/20/2005 Total Posts: 283
4.4 Years Ago
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When I lived in California and did a lot of centuries, I found most had real food on course and that was my preference. I like to have a banana or fig newtons or some other smooth carbohydrate for the long rides versus bars or gels, but you should use what works for you. Here are some sites with other thoughts:
http://www.trifuel.com/triathlon/bike/how-to-eat-for-endurance-000153.php
http://www.adventurecorps.com/how/fivemistakes.html
http://www.exrx.net/Store/HK/EnduranceSportsNutrition.html
Good luck. |
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Re: training for century ride
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Jim
CA
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08/27/2005 Total Posts: 639
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Hey Dave -
Good post for me as well. Keep challenging Tom, then ride some with Jason. That will whip you into shape. We should increase our mileage for March, Let's go for 40 - 50 - 60 -70, then back to 30 or 40 the week before the ride.
I think Cambria has a good 35-40 mile ride on Saturday's. Maybe we should join them this week.
The last Sea Otter I went to they did have bananas, oranges, power bars, and little P&J sandwiches at the stops with water and gatorade.
I have an article on recommended training as well at home. Come by and I can give it to you.
Jim |
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Re: training for century ride
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Seema
PA
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01/20/2005 Total Posts: 283
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And by the way, Dave and Jim, I'm totally envious that you live in Sonoma. I'll be visiting to do the vineman triathlon at the end of July. Really looking forward to it. |
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Jim
CA
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08/27/2005 Total Posts: 639
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Thanks all for the reponses, I have been passing them to Dave since his computer is down. He thanks you as well.
Jim |
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Re: training for century ride
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Cesar
PR
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02/14/2006 Total Posts: 3
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Yesterday (03/19/06) I completed my first century ever. You can see the ride data at:
http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/episode/view.mb?episodePk.pkValue=531509
Drinks: Powerbar Endurance, Gatorade, and water every 15 minutes. For the last couple of hours I am not be sure of the 15 minutes hydration. Definitely the sun and road heat here in Puerto Rico started to drain a lot from me (those last 24 miles were hard). I still think I drank frequently enough during those two last hours because upon arrival I really didn't need that much fluid.
Food: Powerbar (gels), Powerbar (bars), pears, apples, mandarin oranges (hopefully a correct translation).
My family was following me, so it was easy to maintain my hydration liquids coming in.
We (three friends from work and me) had estimated our ride with a 16 mph speed average and around three to four 15 minutes stops. I ended up with 5 stops of 9, 14, 11, 15, and 2 minutes at the 23, 40, 56, 73 and 89 mile marks.
It is definitely an awsome experience that definitely requires dedication. I was basically riding 3 times on weekdays and a longer ride over the weekend. My advantage was that I could combine relatively flat terrain with some climbs too. It feels good to achieve it, try it.
PD: This was to celebrate my 45 years of age. |
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Re: training for century ride
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Jim
CA
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08/27/2005 Total Posts: 639
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Hola Cesar -
Thanks for the information and congratulations on your accomplishment!
We have been exercising steadily during the week, but much of it has been spinning, treadmill, or stairclimber inside - as the days here have been rainy and cold. We actually had snow on or 63 mile ride last Saturday. Very strange for the wine country of California.
I know, I can already hear the comments on the whinning California Boy from my friends in the mid west and eastern states.
We are only 3 weeks away.
Jim |
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