Making Time To Train Properly

Unless you are a pro and get paid to ride bikes, chances are you have a life that does not revolve around cycling. There are a lot of things to get done in a day and the least of which seems to be getting into that basement or garage and getting on a trainer. Maybe your spouse doesn't see why it is so important for you to spend an hour or two working out, and since you really don't feel like doing it anyway, you just skip it for another time. Well, it is almost March and if you have been either going through the motions or just skipping altogether, you need to get your butt into gear now unless you want to be, that guy. We all know who that guy is. That guy is the one who is off the back on every climb, every single time the pace picks up on the flats, or after about 20 miles, regardless of the pace. You don't have to be that guy. All you have to do is some focused intervals for a period of time for each. For instance, a week of sprinting intervals followed by a week of climbing, then maybe some steady state intervals for a week. Don't forget to add in rest when needed. Rest is just as important as the interval itself. The most important thing is that you are getting back into a routine and getting your legs used to working again so you won't end up being that guy when spring gets here and it's time to ride with the group. Stick to your routine and you might just be one of the guys doing the dropping. Good luck and see you out there!