- Mar 10, 2009
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I have a 100km race on August 8th that I want to peak for. I am a 40yr old 98kg man (dropped 20kg's in the last 6mths) and the race has a climb about 1/3rd of the way into the race that goes gradually up at about 1 to 2% for about 23km's (sometimes with a few little flats or slight downhills, then has a 2 1/2km 4% to 5% gradient, then 3km's of 2 to 3% then 1.3km's at 6% followed by the KOM sprint..
My fitness level is good and the distance isnt' a problem. If I keep up over the climb (with some of my power instore, I am as good as chance as anyone).
I guess the climb isn't so steep or long that it is impossible to keep up with the mountain goats, but I am unsure what is the best method of preparing for it at this stage. These are my options
Option 1: Concentrate on developing a little more power through hill repeats, intervals, etc. Shorter more intense training sessions. I already have a good base developed over the past year and currently ride between 300 to 350km's a week. However eat normally and lose say 1 to 2kg's in the next 3 to 4weeks (I love my food).
Option 2: Use meal replacement shakes and drop about 5 to 8kg's and do the best I can on my hill repeats, intense efforts, etc. (won't feel as much strength due to lower energy). eat well on Friday nights so my Saturday rides/races can be semi effective and 1 week before the big race eat like normal so my body can be restored to normal functioning.
I'm not sure which option will give me the best results. Also will eating normally for 1 week be long enough for my body to go back to normal so that I won't have any side effects on the day.
Thanks in advance
My fitness level is good and the distance isnt' a problem. If I keep up over the climb (with some of my power instore, I am as good as chance as anyone).
I guess the climb isn't so steep or long that it is impossible to keep up with the mountain goats, but I am unsure what is the best method of preparing for it at this stage. These are my options
Option 1: Concentrate on developing a little more power through hill repeats, intervals, etc. Shorter more intense training sessions. I already have a good base developed over the past year and currently ride between 300 to 350km's a week. However eat normally and lose say 1 to 2kg's in the next 3 to 4weeks (I love my food).
Option 2: Use meal replacement shakes and drop about 5 to 8kg's and do the best I can on my hill repeats, intense efforts, etc. (won't feel as much strength due to lower energy). eat well on Friday nights so my Saturday rides/races can be semi effective and 1 week before the big race eat like normal so my body can be restored to normal functioning.
I'm not sure which option will give me the best results. Also will eating normally for 1 week be long enough for my body to go back to normal so that I won't have any side effects on the day.
Thanks in advance