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Title: Performance Cycling : Training for Power, Endurance, and Speed by David Morris ISBN: 0071410910 Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Pub. Date: 17 June, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5
Rating: 5
Summary: Best training book on the market today!!
Comment: Summary of review:
Pros:
-Based on latest scientific research from an exercise physiologist, not just a good racer. This includes power based training which Dave Morris has been involved in for many years, and has not just jumped on the power bandwagon
-Best summary of ergogenic aids I've seen in print anywhere
-discussion on blood tests and what to look for as related to athletics.
-Great overview of phsyiologic concepts that while not required to ride a bike, provide background to the layperson that helps in understanding the WHY and HOW in training and ergogenic aids
-Great overview of basic nutrition specifically geared towards athletics. Just the simple guidline of #of grams carbs/body weight, and # of grams protein/body weight will be incredibly helpful to anyone training for sport
-Block training philosophy, and his overall macro periodization provides the best bang for the amount of time you put into it. Wonderful overall periodization plan and how to incorporate strength training into a yearly program.
-This type of training WORKS! Especially for the regular person, job, family, with little time to train, who is not a genetic marvel.
CONS:
-Physiology discussions might be too confusing for some who just want to get into the training part.
-While not a requirement, to get the most efficiency out of the program, some sort of power measurement is helpful. Also doing the intervals indoors in a controlled environement is more efficient than outside. Indoor riding isn't as fun!
-THIS IS HARD!!. Mentally hard to do these intervals. Don't expect a magic bullet here. If you are willing to work hard and rest accordingly this program will make you strong.
In 1999 there were two articles in the magazines, one by Dean Golich, and one by Dave Morris. Both advocated Block training. basically two-three low volume high intensity days back to back followed by rest. At the time, we had just had our first child. Struggling with new demands of fatherhood, I tried out this training philosophy and found that I was able to maintain and even improve with much less time on the bike. It was awesome.
I stopped riding seriously shortly after due to time constraints from family and work. Fast forward to 2003. Kids are getting older, I want to get back in to shape.I put together a loose program based on his training philosophies.
With no power measurement tools, I even did some of the intervals on life cycle at the gym, where you set a desired power setting and just ride. Riding indoors doing these types of intervals is VERY mentally and physically challenging. It is also hard because you have no feedback such as riding a known trail or riding with partners whos abilties you know. The question of whether this is working or not was answered on some regular rides. AMAZING. I was riding almost as strong as BK (before kids) Checking old training logs I was putting in much less volume, sometime as much as 50% of a weekly total. I am a regular joe, atheltically challenged person. 2 Kids, Job, Wife, house, other hobbies, projects, etc.. This type of training has provided me the absolute best bang for the amount of time you put into it. The downside is that it is HARD.
I just got this book and am really excited about it. For years, I've known that the Block training worked well for me on the micro level, but never knew how to incorporate it into a yearly periodized training plan. The chapters on training plans have answered all my questions. The other chapters on physilogical concepts, nutrition, ergogenic aids are written at a good layman's level to help me get a top level view of the HOW and WHY training works.
I like the references to real research as well.
Anyway, like anything this may not work for you but I strongly urge anyone interested in getting stronger and faster to try this type of program out. give it at least 3-4 months and test it out against a known timed ride.
Don't expect a magic bullet either. To get good takes planned effort over years. But seeing improvement on a regular basis provides me with the motivation to keep going.
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Title: The Ultimate Ride: Get Fit, Get Fast, and Start Winning With the World's Top Cycling Coach by Chris Carmichael, Jim Rutberg ISBN: 0399150714 Publisher: Putnam Pub Group Pub. Date: 19 June, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: The Cyclist's Training Bible: A Complete Training Guide for the Competitive Road Cyclist by Joe Friel ISBN: 1884737218 Publisher: Velo Press Pub. Date: 1996 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life by Lance Armstrong, Sally Jenkins ISBN: 0425179613 Publisher: Berkley Pub Group Pub. Date: 04 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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