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A T RAINING L OG
Keeping track of your training—and using the
information to improve—is an important part of any
training program. How do you use the information?
Not many riders keep detailed training logs, and even
fewer know what to do with a year's worth of
information. Analyzing a training log is crucial to
learning from your mistakes, understanding your
successes and getting better each year. Use the form
at the bottom to record ride information.
AND H EART R ATE
Most cyclists have limited training time and want to
maximize the efficiency of their training schedule.
Max VO2 occurs at 90% maximum heart rate.
Typically it’s best to ride for about 60-75 minutes for
an intense session doing 5-8 intense intervals.
Recovery rides are usually 60 minutes, and long rides
are 2-3 hours. On all training rides, it is best to keep
your cadence at 90-95 RPM.
Suggestions for Using a Training Log
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Use an electronic diary.
Record heart rate levels.
Keep record of your body statistics.
Record how do you feel.
Schedule rest days.
Regularly review your diary.
T RAINING I NTENSITY
TRAINING LOG FOR THE WEEK OF Click here to
enter a date.
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D U R AT I O N
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HR
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Other Heart Rate Factors
When in the middle of your most intense
training season, it is normal for
subsequent heart rate recoveries to be
less. The important heart rate is the next
morning when you get up—resting heart
rate. Your resting heart rate can be
monitored to assure you are adequately
recovering and not overtraining.
speed
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miles
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hours
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speed
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avg. HR
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how I
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