|   24 Hour Solo Training Info | Kaparzo
Oct 19, 2003 8:03 AM | | I am going to do a 24hr solo and want to know how to train. i have been doing the periodization (12week base and 12week build) method but no rides over 4 hrs. anyone want to give me some info (websites, training plans, any help would be great |
| try this | MWWH
Oct 19, 2003 3:45 PM | | I like the long rides- they help you mentaly prepare knowing what to eat etc. Good luck.
http://www.ultracycling.com/training/preparing_for_12_24s_part1.html |
| re: 24 Hour Solo Training Info | Pete_R
Oct 20, 2003 10:07 AM | | If you have not been on a longer ride than 4 hours, you need to start doing long rides - 6-8 hours or more. Extend your mileage gradually, for instance I was perparing for the Wild 100 in West Virginia, I gradually extended my mileage from 30 miles to 60-70 miles by adding 5-6 more miles to my ride each week. Before the race, you should be able to ride comfortably a 10-12 hour ride. Also, practice riding at night - I usually ride 4-6 hours per week after dark. Start riding at odd times (like 10 pm), this will prepare you to be ready to ride at any time (day or night). My other advice to you:
- get a backup battery (batteries) for your light system
- During the race, eat solid foods that are easy to digest - bananas and bagels worked for me really well. I nearly bonked in my first 24 hr. solo race because I have been eating only enery bars & gels for first 8 hours.
- Drink a sports drink during the race to prevent muscle cramps. You ned to replenish salt and electrolytes in your body -- Gatorade worked for me.
Good luck! |
| re: 24 Hour Solo Training Info | Jonny Nash
Oct 24, 2003 5:21 AM | | RE. The Food element of a 24hr event,
Carbo loading a few days prior to the event is V important so start eating Carbo like pasta, bread beans and the like late in the day so your body gets a chance to store it as backup energy whilst you sleep. you may put on a small amount of weight but it's worth it if you want plenty of energy. If you eat it early on in the day (which you would normally do so as to stay lean) your body will use it during the later part of the day. Protein is also equally important at the end of the day as your body will use this while you sleep to repair damage done by training.
I use this technique when I have long road events ie 6hr/12hr events so instead of having to eat large amounts of food on the day of the event I just top up the carbohydrates that are already in my system waiting to be used. |
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