brisneyland
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I'm doing the SDBC later this year. It's going to be a bastard and I need to get fit.
I'm in my early 30's and not unfit, but endurance racing is like nothing I've ever done - I raced DH back in the day and a 5 minute race run was considered long.
Anyway, I've engaged an online coach (MTB James) to help me out. He's got me on a program of intervals and weights sessions. My motivation to actually train though isn't high - it's just so bloody boring! There is at least a degree of accountability but I'd love you guys on here to hassle me a bit as well for extra motivation!
I'm in recovery mode right now - I did the Dusk Till Dawn 12 hour (Strava link) on the weekend and it was fucking hard. I managed 9 laps/99km. Hopefully I wasn't dead last but some of those fast guys are freaks - churning out 30 minute laps all night! Some mad bastard did 17 laps!
I have a very long way to go on the fitness front.
I'm pretty sore right now - arse and neck mostly. I'd like to do a gentle recovery ride but I don't think my arse can take it. I get a very neck sore neck and traps after long sessions on the bike - anyone else experience this? Can I alter my setup to help or is it a strength issue?
Anyway, I'll be checking in here on a regular basis - if I don't post up here and hassle me, or PM me!
I'm in my early 30's and not unfit, but endurance racing is like nothing I've ever done - I raced DH back in the day and a 5 minute race run was considered long.
Anyway, I've engaged an online coach (MTB James) to help me out. He's got me on a program of intervals and weights sessions. My motivation to actually train though isn't high - it's just so bloody boring! There is at least a degree of accountability but I'd love you guys on here to hassle me a bit as well for extra motivation!
I'm in recovery mode right now - I did the Dusk Till Dawn 12 hour (Strava link) on the weekend and it was fucking hard. I managed 9 laps/99km. Hopefully I wasn't dead last but some of those fast guys are freaks - churning out 30 minute laps all night! Some mad bastard did 17 laps!
I have a very long way to go on the fitness front.
I'm pretty sore right now - arse and neck mostly. I'd like to do a gentle recovery ride but I don't think my arse can take it. I get a very neck sore neck and traps after long sessions on the bike - anyone else experience this? Can I alter my setup to help or is it a strength issue?
Anyway, I'll be checking in here on a regular basis - if I don't post up here and hassle me, or PM me!