Workout overview
Duration: 1h 42m
Stress points: 102
Zone distribution
Z1: 24m
Z2: 39m
Z3: 21m
Z4: 17m
Z5: 1m
Z6: -
Author: Shayne Gaffney | GC Coaching
WARM UP:
-20 minutes gradually progressing from Active Recovery zone to Threshold zone.
-3x 1 minute Spin Ups (110+ RPM) @Threshold zone+, 1 minute easy.
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PEDALING EFFICIENCY DRILLS:
-We are working on your pedaling mechanics and basic skills here. These drills will help make you a more efficient rider, pedal with less wasted energy, and gain some "free" speed as you will be better able to put power through the entire pedal stroke instead of just the push down and pull up phases as most riders do. Imagine pedaling in circles rather than having 2 pistons for legs.
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-Single Leg Drill - Unclip 1 leg and rest it on the trainer or let it hang off to the side. Continue to pedal with the 1 leg clipped in for 30 seconds. Really work on pedaling with no dead spots in the pedal stroke and maintaining the same cadence you had with 2 feet. After 30 seconds, clip both feet in and then unclip the opposite side performing 30 seconds on that leg. Perform 4 times each leg.
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-Spin-ups - Really easy gear here. Spin your legs as fast as you can (ideally 110+ cadence) without your bum bouncing in the saddle or lurching back and forth. Strong core and bum planted! 30 seconds spin-ups, 30 seconds rest, 4 times.
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MAIN SET:
-60 minutes ranging from 75% FTP to 90% FTP.
-We are really going to target that aerobic engine today, be prepared with lots of fluids and fans!
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COOL DOWN:
-10 minutes gradually reducing from Endurance zone to Active Recovery zone