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    • January 4, 2014 at 5:14 pm #5540
      AvatarCoep
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      I noticed you do Crossfit, Lynda.  

       

      Do you feel that for strength days with your riding plans Crossfit is a good thing to do? Maybe 2 – 3 times a week?  I've never done it, but there is a local gym and everyone there seems so… strong.  🙂

       

      Or would rock climbing perhaps be a better option?  We have an indoor climbing gym here, too.

       

      Just want to keep things fun…

       

      In regards to the plan I'll be doing, last year I did the 100mile PR plan, and this year I'd like to do the Breck32 (so I guess I'll be doing the 50 mile plan).

       

      (Sorry if you've posted about this somewhere else, but I wasn't able to find a thread in the forums about this!)

    • January 5, 2014 at 8:16 pm #7561
      AvatarLynda
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      The programming at Crossfit is too random to be used along with a structured training plan. It will make you stronger if you avoid injury. It will not make you faster on the bike. I do not recommend Crossfit if your goal is to be a fast bike racer.

      Rock climbing is a far better option.

      Lynda

    • January 8, 2014 at 7:53 pm #7571
      AvatarCoep
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      Thank you!!

    • January 31, 2014 at 10:48 pm #7614
      AvatarCoep
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      Hi again!

      Just now realizing I should have doublechecked with you before I purchase the plan: Is the 50 miler plan the one I should follow if my goal race is the Breck32?

      Thank you!

    • February 1, 2014 at 9:36 am #7615
      AvatarLynda
      Keymaster

      Yes, that is a good plan for Breck 32.

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