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14 August 2011
The Trail Glove is a “barefoot” style trail shoe, and reflects the renewed interest in this type of running today. Ideally suited to dry trails, the minimalist shoes provide excellent traction and a real feel of the terrain underfoot thanks to a super malleable outsole. Their lightweight construction features very little cushioning, but a comfortable [...]
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13 August 2011
Mizuno’s latest offering is a super hi-tech shoe using the next generation of their unique Wave Technology. Rather than inserting the plastic wave section into a foam EVA midsole, the Wave Prophecy features two full length plastic waves, which Mizuno say results in their most responsive cushioned ride to date. Heel strike is dispersed through [...]
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12 August 2011
Quite a technical one this – requiring a knowledge of your 10 mile race speed on a given route and a computer that measures speed and distance. Ideally suited to a turbo session or a flat / rolling route if completed out on the road. How to do it 10 minute warm up to reach [...]
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11 August 2011
Ideal for the turbo and a hot topic for a lot of coaches at the moment. These sessions hit a lot of key areas in a short space of time. How to do it 10 minute warm up to reach your fast cruising pace. Remaining in the saddle, move into a high gear and pedal [...]
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10 August 2011
Essential for any road racers and a good session for those looking to improve both performance and bike handling skills. The ideal circuit will be a traffic free loop with 4 tight left hand corners. Safety is paramount, you will be cornering at pace, so please be sensible and assess and traffic risks. How to [...]
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09 August 2011
This session can be done over varied terrain and is ideal for replicating attack and break scenarios that occur during races and on sportives. Research shows that 3 minutes is the cut off point for aerobic activity, therefore it is key that you know where you body’s limits are and improve upon them. Ride too [...]
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08 August 2011
This is an excellent short session for those aiming for a 10 TT, and is ideal for a short turbo / gym session or if you have a suitable flat or rolling 5 mile route close to home. How to do it 10 minutes warm-up to reach your fast cruising pace. Time your warm up [...]
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07 August 2011
Similar interval session to the previous one, but this time with added bonus of a gradient thrown in. All you need is a quiet, steep hill, a minimum of 100 metres. If trying to replicate this on a turbo, max the gear / resistance, with 45 second efforts of flat out activity followed by 60 [...]
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06 August 2011
As it says on the tin – this is flat out, lung-busting sprinting. Best done on the road, you will need to find a flat, well surfaced stretch around 1 kilometre long. Can be incorporated into the end of a small group training ride with the rider bringing up the rear buying the espressos ! [...]
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05 August 2011
Also known as Tabata training following research conducted by Izumi Tabata in 1996. The session consists of a warm-up period followed by short repetitions of high intensity exercise separated by rest periods, ending with a cool down. Each session should last no longer than 20 minutes and is best completed on a gym bike or [...]
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