Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED (Page 19)

Originally posted by sawyer1206 @ Jackie, James, and Gabe-Thank you! I had an awesome race today and really had a great day, before, during, and after the race. I managed a sub 2hr Half and PR'd with a 1:56:30. I generated a race report and can't seem to find it so I may need to do it again.

Originally posted by trisuppo Monster ride Joe! [/QUOTE

X2 Joe, you are getting closer to becoming the king of Sufferlandria

Originally posted by JBacarella



Consider HR training using the Maffetone Method in the Big Yellow Book. Prior to MAF training I was having Achilles issues. Once I started the slower runs, the issues subsided. They will reoccur if I do a lot of speed work in a short time. Just something to consider.

Originally posted by JoePetto

60' of sweet spot/tempo on TR - Carson. Bike fitness must be returning as intervals at 95%-99% FTP are feeling easier. Starting now to formulate by 2015 race schedule.

Dennis - where's that race report? Doesn't count if you don't report it!

Originally posted by cassowary



Thanks, that's exactly what I'm thinking - slow down. I have a really hard time slowing down, because my form starts to change and I get bored, but I know it will be good for me.

Originally posted by sawyer1206
My thoughts exactly about 6 weeks ago. It killed me to run at a slower pace because I felt like I was going to trip over myself. Slowing down a bit on certain workouts really has improved my running and my aches and pains are subsiding. Since starting MAF training I have been able to run more consistently thus improving my overall run. I think its the competitor inside of all of us that makes it difficult to slow our roll. In our minds we have trained ourselves to believe that if we are not going 110% all the time we are not gaining anything. As I mentioned to Jackie in an earlier post, I can feel the my cardio and strength getting stronger just by letting up off the throttle just a little bit.

Example:
Just this morning I ran a recovery run from the HM over the weekend. It took ever ounce of mental fortitude I had to stay in Zone 2, which for me is 125-130BPM an that put me at a 10:30min/mile pace. I was very proud of myself when I finished the 45' run and my HR never went over 135BPM(according to my Garmin) I feel great with no aches and pains and I contribute it to slowing my roll. Just my two cents!

Originally posted by trisuppo

Can I get a head count (add you name below) if you are riding in the Tour of Sufferlandria (ToS). I'm putting together a spreadsheet to tarck the results and want to ensure I have everyone. First names please.

Mitch
Joe
Dave

Originally posted by cassowary



Thanks Dennis. I'm going to take a closer look at MAF training and try to use the HR monitor on the treadmill. My number one goal is to Not Get Injured this year, so I'll do whatever it takes (especially in the off season) to make sure I succeed.

Originally posted by trisuppo


CONSISTENCY!

From the article:

http://home.trainingpeaks.com/blog/article/the-1-rule-of-endurance-...

"Amidst the intervals, data, devices, diets and all the other ways that athletes are trying to “gain an edge” in endurance training, it can be easy to forget the basics. The number one most important rule of training, which is often forgotten, is consistency. There is no training program or workout any coach can devise that can make up for a lack of consistency in training. The higher your goals are as an athlete, the more important consistency is.

As a coach, I repeatedly see the differences in performance and improvement between the athlete who is consistent in their training and the athlete who isn’t. You lose fitness at a rate of almost three times as fast as you gain it, so missing a workout or two may not hurt you, but miss a few on a regular basis and you will have a hard time making performance gains. You have to make training a daily priority."

Originally posted by Sillygal

I have mastered the how slow can you go and still appear to be running routine.

Originally posted by trigabe

No such thing as a King of Sufferlandria...only Knights...if you dare to attempt to be Knighted (thinking of a 2016 Knighthood attempt...who's in?).

Originally posted by sawyer1206

My race day philosophy is to get uncomfortable and stay there.