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Joe Friel
Scottsdale, AZ & Boulder, CO
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In the next few weeks I’ll drop a few fairly brief comments here about things that go through my head on training. One of the things I like about coaching and sport in general, is that things are always changing, usually for the better. That’s good. If we never considered... Continue reading
Posted Jun 7, 2023 at Joe Friel
I’ve been hard at work to bring some much-needed upgrades to my website for you. Today, I’m proud to announce JoeFrielTraining.com! For now, it is the same, easy-to-navigate site that you have been used to seeing but with some very useful new tools. You are now able to easily search/filter... Continue reading
Posted Oct 14, 2021 at Joe Friel
I’ve been hard at work to bring some much-needed upgrades to my website for you. Today, I’m proud to announce JoeFrielTraining.com! For now, it is the same, easy-to-navigate site that you have been used to seeing but with some very useful new tools. You are now able to easily search/filter... Continue reading
Posted Oct 12, 2021 at Joe Friel
Erjoaqui - Sounds like you've found an error in the book (not sure which you are referring to as I've written 17 books). And it sounds as if you've realized the what the correct scheduling should be - what you discovered when examining the examples (base 1 - 4 BTs, base 2 - 3 BTs). Good luck!
Toggle Commented Jul 18, 2019 on The "All New" Cyclist's Training Bible at Joe Friel
Themuna - I really doubt it as it's difficult to do an audio of a book with figures and tables. Sorry.
Toggle Commented Jun 10, 2019 on What It Takes to be Fast After 50 at Joe Friel
michiel - The best thing to do in your situation, I believe, would be to ride a flat course on the days you are to do AeT (z2) rides. That would be near perfect. Steep grades would mess up the intended benefits.
Toggle Commented Jun 8, 2019 on Base 1 Training, Part 4 at Joe Friel
Anthonyjlmorel--Yes, what you suggest is perfect. Good luck!
Toggle Commented Jun 6, 2019 on Peak Block Recovery Workouts at Joe Friel
michiel - It really depends what type of bike race you are preparing for. If it's a time trial then the bike portions of The Triathlete's Training Bible will work fine. But if it's road racing (cries, etc) then it won'y get you ready. Good luck!
Toggle Commented May 23, 2019 on The "All New" Cyclist's Training Bible at Joe Friel
Jan Marsal - Thanks for reading my books, Jan. Yes, for draft legal racing you will need to add more high intensity training, especially anaerobic endurance (AnE) workouts. And, yes, group rides with high intensity help to accomplish some of that type of training.
Javier--The next best step iOS to do some Olympic/standard-distance races. I've got training plans for different distances and levels of experience here: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/coach/joe-friel#trainingplans (Be sure to read the "Preview" before purchasing a plan.) I'd suggest waiting until you got at least 2 years of racing under your belt before trying as 70.3 should you decide you want to do longer races. Good luck!
Chveneburo - I'm sorry to say there isn't an e-version of any of my books. I'd love to see that with all of them but not going to happen. My publisher doesn't do them and the tables and figures that the books rely on can't easily be described.
Toggle Commented Apr 11, 2019 on The "All New" Cyclist's Training Bible at Joe Friel
In Part 1 I explained why your power output is likely to be lower when riding an indoor trainer as compared with riding on the road. And I also touched on the how this is related to the skills of pedaling a bike. Making some slight changes to how you... Continue reading
Posted Apr 5, 2019 at Joe Friel
Eamonn--You can pretty much count on FTP being different indoors vs road and with different power meters. Mix the 4 variables and you'll get a wide range of results.
There are a few things that change when you ride indoors on a trainer as compared with on the road. A common one is heat. Since you’re not moving forward when on a trainer body heat tends to accumulate. Your core temperature may rise causing you to sweat more. At... Continue reading
Posted Mar 24, 2019 at Joe Friel
Javier--I'd suggest repeating the last 3 weeks prior to the last week of the plan (weeks 9, 10, 11) until the week before your race when you should do the last week of the plan (week 12). Good luck!
Toggle Commented Mar 4, 2019 on Duration and Intensity in Training at Joe Friel
Chris96, Good luck!
Toggle Commented Feb 18, 2019 on Managing Training Using TSB at Joe Friel
Chris96, Yes, that range works quite well across the board for athletes who are able to handle a great enough load. The other problem (which is quite common) is that your FTP is not correct. Again, the best way to resolve this dilemma is to have a coach review your files.
Toggle Commented Feb 16, 2019 on Managing Training Using TSB at Joe Friel
Chris96- There is no established number or range that a second year athlete needs to follow. There are many, many individual differences that determine what is right for you. There is no one-size-fits-all number. It's highly individualized. If unsure what to do the best option is to work with a knowledgeable coach.
Toggle Commented Feb 16, 2019 on Managing Training Using TSB at Joe Friel
Chris96, I don't know, Chris. All I could suggest is that you could possibly handle more training volume. The only way for me to have a good handle on it is to dig deeply into your training so far. I really can't do that but I can put you in touch with a coach who could (for a fee of course). Sorry I can't be of more help.
Toggle Commented Feb 14, 2019 on Managing Training Using TSB at Joe Friel
Javier--Yes, it will feel uncomfortable. The purpose is to help you become used to running with a higher cadence. 75rpm is a bit too low I believe. I'd like to see runners have a cadence in mid-80s. The reason it feels uncomfortable is that you're not economical at that cadence. But economy can be improved with consistent and dedicated practice.
Toggle Commented Feb 6, 2019 on More on Overtraining at Joe Friel
Javier--Yes it is difficult to get a workout when traveling. Most riders, I think, probably rely on hotel stationary bikes. Some may carry their bikes with them if they will be gone some time but can get on the road/trail. But it's a hassle. Carrying a indoor trainer along with a bike would be an even bigger headache. I don't know of any easy solutions but perhaps someone who also shares your dilemma and has a solution will comment here.
Toggle Commented Dec 28, 2018 on Duration and Intensity in Training at Joe Friel
CallMeTBone - Are you talking about the 9-day week described in Fast After 50? If so you really can't use the TSS tables for that. Instead you might read this -https://www.joefrielsblog.com/2016/07/the-9-day-training-week.html. Basically, it's doing all of your high intensity/long workouts every third day. TSS won't be neat and pretty as a result. But that's ok as you have to think then in 9-day weekly TSS numbers instead of 7.
Toggle Commented Dec 20, 2018 on Duration and Intensity in Training at Joe Friel
Pascaleissler - I don't know of any such books for runners but there may well be some. The principles apply regardless of the endurance sport.
Toggle Commented Nov 25, 2018 on Duration and Intensity in Training at Joe Friel
roi joi - Hard question to give a definitive answer to as we're all different. But the bottom line remains that most all of us do this for fun. So include workouts that you find to be fun.
Toggle Commented Nov 24, 2018 on Duration and Intensity in Training at Joe Friel
D, Good question. I don't think it makes any difference which you use SO LONG AS the choice works for the training methodology you are using. If you are training based on his workouts etc then you should use his zones. Same for mine--or whoever's training methodology you follow. Good luck!
Toggle Commented Nov 17, 2018 on The "All New" Cyclist's Training Bible at Joe Friel