This session is great for developing your fitness throughout the session. By following the variations of this workout over the next few weeks you can utilise Michael’s workout to dominate a 40km TT later in the season.
Each Wednesday I’ll post a Windtrainer Workout that you can do in about 60 minutes to enhance your cycling. See a previous post about training intensity (Levels) to know how hard to work. If you are working directly with Coach Ray he will in most cases prescribe either a Power Zone or Heart Rate Zone to work within if you are training with these tools.
This variation of Michael’s Solid Threshold Ride is best suited when you are in the mid-season or specific phase of training. See last week’s Wednesday Windtrainer Workout for a variation to use in the early season, by clicking here. and one for a late session here.
Michael Jacques’ Solid Threshold Ride B
- 10min Warm Up Level II;
- 3x 10min Level IV, 5min RI Level II;
- 5min Cool Down Level II;
- 10min Stretching
Start the workout with a warm-up of ten minutes of easy riding at Level II.
For the main set complete three reps of ten minutes riding at Level IV, after each rep complete five minutes of easy riding at Level II as a Rest Interval (RI).
Conclude the ride with five minutes of riding at Level II for your Cool Down.
Finish with ten minutes of stretching to assist with your recovery.
This workout can be found in Michael’s book he wrote with Scott Molina and Mark Newton One-Hour Workouts – 50 Swim, Bike & Run Workouts for Busy Athletes.
If you would like further advice feel free to contact me.
I am the Head Coach & Director of Qwik Kiwi – Endurance Sports Consultant.
I specialise in assisting first-timers and recreational athletes to achieve their sporting goals. I can be contacted at coachray@coachray.nz and 021 348 729.
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