Training in Groups or Solo?

X2

I do probably 95% solo and the other is an occasional group ride. I don't dislike groups or training partners, it's just that most don't work within my schedule.

I do all my training alone at the moment for the exact same reasons as you.

I train alone almost all the time. It does get kinda boring, but logistically, it's easier to work on my own schedule, rather than try to coordinate with others.

Well, I have a real hard time training at the low efforts that are mentioned.  Everybody says to reduce intensity, and increase volume to reduce risk of overtraining.  Seems like having a group push me is the last thing I need.

With 5 kids, time is limited so training solo makes the most sense. I probably do 98% training alone. I do love group rides but they don't fit well into my life. I did a bunch of long rides this winter down on the Cape with a BT friend within a club ride as roads down there are better condition in the winter as it is warmer.

I find when I do a fun group ride it is like a gift and I have a great time. Very rarely does it really fit into my training plan well. Paces and abilities vary a lot, but the fun factor rocks! 

80% group, 20% solo.   Just works out that schedules fit.  By group I mean anywhere from 1-8 people.

As for intensity, I train for the most part with people that are faster than me, it has done wonders for me, and I get much more intensity in a group than alone.

But when I have specific IM training to do, I often end up alone to avoid the herd mentality

Swimming is almost 100% group and for me, it's the only way to train.   I do a lot more a lot faster than on my own

I have done 99% of my training alone.  Every time I go out with someone - it ends up dissapointing.  Maybe I need to find better partners....

If I do go with someone, I tell them what I'm planning to do, and they can join in. 

I guess I'm also a stickler for my plan, and I want to stick to it the best I can.  I don't want to go longer or shorter or modify to any great extent what I'm supposed to do.  It hasn't been a big deal to the others I have tried to go out with, because for them it may just be a weekend ride and that's it.  I have to consider the swim or the run the day after or the day before....

solo training is best 

just like with sex, as Aikidoman posted:

100% of my training has been solo; primarily because I live in a rural area with no tri club close by.  I think I'd like the push of training with someone better than me, but I've come to really enjoy the time to myself.  It's extremely peaceful.

SOLO!

Group sessions do not maintain the same level of intesity as the pressure I can put on myself.

For the most part I'm pretty slow so it is easier to train on my own.  One place I do train with a group is swimming.  We have coached workouts each week that net between 5-20 people so I guess that would qualify a group.

A group of us were cycling up Mt. Lemmon this summer and because my ave spd was <5 mph I ended up alone most of the time.  I hate making people wait or slow down so I don't mind at all.  Sometimes the hubby will slow down for me (when I ask nicely), and he's been easy on teaching me to mountain bike.