Track League and Training
Tuesday Derby Track league.
After getting back into track league, I was reminded of how fun the track is. I raced the scratch race, tempo race, 10 lap dash and the points race, which were all great opportunities to get stuck into some fast paced racing
Track racing is so different from road racing, with everything happening at such high speed. you have to stay switched on think tactically and make decisions in a split second. its also a great way to practice positioning, read other riders and get comfortable racing in a bunch.
Gym work alongside racing
Track league days aren't just about racing. I also fit in a gym session with my personal trainer on the same day working on my strength to support my cycling performance.
Strength training is an important part of developing as a cyclist, helping me build the physical strength needed to produce power on the bike. balancing gym work with racing means planning my training carefully so I can get the benefits from both, so Tuesday was a busy for me.
it makes for a rushed day, but having a mix of training methods helps keep things varied and gives me different areas to work on.
Training through the weather
The weather hasn't exactly been ideal for training outside recently, so I've spent a few days training indoors in Zwift. and I've also been getting to grips with my new Zwift ride bike, which has made indoor training a lot more exciting!
Although indoor training is useful when the weather is bad, I still love getting outside on the road. the recent outdoor rides have been cold, but theyve been long rides with some good intensity thrown in. Unfortunately I now have my winter training wheels on..... they are not fast and are quite heavy, I can really tell the difference!
Getting the miles in while making sure I include the right efforts is an important part of preparing for racing. its not always comfortable riding in the cold, but staying consistent and getting the work done is what matters.
And that's how my week went, training Monday, gym and track league Tuesday, Zwift and outdoor training, and this weekend.... maybe a but of cyclocross.....