The Importance of Targeting the Right Intensity in Training
I read this article today on PezCycling, a GREAT resource for all things cycling. While the article specifically only discusses cycling, the same information can be applied to any endurance sport. I write similar training plans for my runners, too.
What they call the “Black Hole” I like to call the “Mushy Middle.” It’s that dreaded area where too many people train- too hard for building a strong base and not hard enough for improving your VO2max. In other words, a place where you just don’t get any reward for your efforts. As a coach, I can’t stress enough how important it is to have a strategic mix of intensity and STICK to the plan. If it’s a Zone 1-2 day, spending 20 minutes in Zone 3 because someone else took off is a complete waste of your workout. Read the article and let me know if you have any questions. And, of course, this is another reason to get tested to find your heart rate zones! Email me at info@annefinch.com for more information on testing.
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