Going the Distance By A1 Coaching

harringtonp

Anybody read these ?

http://www.a1coaching.net/going-distance-2-solid-foundation/
http://www.a1coaching.net/going-distance-3-performance-training/

Well written articles with good points, e.g.

"The crucial role of Vo2Max has another important implication for the older rider in relation to the periodization of the training plan discussed above.

High-intensity training is usually not prescribed until the approach of the racing season in traditional periodization plans. In fact, some coaches have an almost religious-like antipathy for high-intensity training during the off-season.

Older riders, however, must remember the ‘use it or lose it’ principal – if you don’t use it for six months of the year, the loss due to ageing is accelerated during that time.

Can this ageing loss be regained with Vo2Max training later in the year? The research jury is out on this, but the answer is likely not. The clear implication is that, in contrast to standard training plans, older riders who are aiming for reduction of the ageing process and optimum performance should consider maintaining some Vo2Max training right through the year.

Clearly, this would need to be carefully judged and balanced within the overall periodization plan."

Inquitus

I think training is an intensely personal thing, and am unsure you can broad brush or pigeonhole people. If something works for you, keep at it and try and improve on it, if you are working your bollox off and going nowhere, try something different.