Long Distance Day Training Program
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Prepare for the Portfolio Partners Around the Bay in a Day
Training Tips
- Check with your doctor before beginning an exercise program, particularly if you are over 30 years of age, or have not exercised for six months or more.
- Enlist the support of one or more training partners, particularly if they're going to do the same event. It will help with your motivation, make training more enjoyable and more effective.
- Ride at a constant pace that enables you to maintain a conversation (if you want to). If you're monitoring your heart rate (HR) aim for 60-75% of your maximum (max) HR.
- Be sure to drink plenty of water, even in cold weather. As a guide, drink 1 to 1.5 litres of water for every kilogram of body weight you lose during each ride (or aim for clear to straw-coloured urine).
- Practise consuming in training the food and drink you intend using in the event. Get yourself used to the taste of sports drinks and solid foods when you're in the saddle and a bit weary.
When do I need to start training?
Depending on what program you follow you will either being your training with the program on:
- 16 July ( for 13 week programs)
- 3 August ( for 6 week programs)
What is included in the programs?
Here is a sneak peak at Week 1 of the 13 week Starter Program 210kms
I found the fitness2live "Lose 1/2 kilo/week" diet very useful during my Around the Bay preparation. I dropped 7 kilos and found I still had enough energy to train regularly.
Thomas, Bacchus Marsh
Calculate to your hearts content:
Have a look at the different calculators available online through fitness2live.