Coaching Matters 2009
Coaching Matters 2009.
It’s become apparent to me lately that riders are looking in the wrong places for improvements in performance, usually spending shed loads of money on the lightest equipment and expensive supplements that make unrealistic promises.
So I’ve come up with a list of what you might call the Basics. They are probably things that you have already been told or read before but have forgotten in your quest for more speed.
The list is includes a lot of lessons that I have learned the hard way. They are not in any particular order of importance.
1. Get your position right. If this is out you will be inefficient, uncomfortable and may injure yourself.
2. Make sure you eat the right fuel. Good nutrition is what makes the difference between going like a train or hanging on like a wet lettuce.
3. Build the biggest possible base in the winter. This will give you the engine to stand up to more intense training in the season.
4. Lose any excess weight. But not at the expense of fuel.
5. Avoid overtraining. Make sure recovery is an important part of your programme.
6. Do interval training. These are the sessions that will take you to new levels.
7. Race to your strengths. Train to your weaknesses.
8. Train efficiently. Use what time you have for quality training, ditch the junk miles.
9. Use the club. The Century has an incredible racing pedigree and wealth of knowledge. Use the experienced members at the club or on runs to solve your problems and to discuss ideas.
10. Enjoy your cycling.
Please feel free to get in touch if you need help or want to discuss any of the points or anything else for that matter. Maybe you disagree with something or feel I’ve left something important out.
You can also use the forum page on the website to start a discussion or ask for advice.
Andy Bennett
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