Getting RACE fit.

[FROSTY:Me]

I thought this was kinda topical again given we're heading towards Nationals time again.
How do you guys get yourselves race fit ready for a season?
I'm putting emphasis on the word RACE to see if you feel there is a difference.
On the Off change I can get a nationals campaighn going Im doing as much trail riding as I can. but maybee its the wrong kinda riding

[Cr1MiNaL]

I am already racefit.

[carver]

I am already racefit.

really?
how did you manage that?

[Kickaha]

How do you guys get yourselves race fit ready for a season?

My fitness regime consists of

Eating pies
Drinking coke
Fucking Joni till she's lame

[Virago]

My fitness regime consists of

Eating pies
Drinking coke
Fucking Joni till she's lame

That's impressive. Who says men can't multi-task, eh...?

[carver]

My fitness regime consists of

Eating pies
Drinking coke
Fucking Joni till she's lame

oh, your with joni, that explains a few things!

[scrivy]

My fitness regime consists of

Eating pies
Drinking coke
Fucking Joni till she's lame

Mate, a green apple and a decent fuck would kill you!!!!

[scrivy]

Sidecar Bob keeps race fit with the help of a friend called Ken. He lifts alot of it!! That's why he has such a good verandah over his garage!!

[scrivy]

My fitness regime consists of

Eating pies
Drinking coke
Fucking Joni till she's lame

Might explain why you're not in the top 4, er top 5, er maybe top 6, er....... hang on , I'll just say not on the same lap as the leaders!!

[roadracingoldfart]

My fitness regime consists of

Eating pies
Drinking coke
Fucking Joni till she's lame

For the specialist "bit on the side " you forgot the bit on the side to all your selections.

Eating pies ( and tomato sauce )
Drinking coke ( and Jim Beam )
Fucking Joni ( ahhh fuck , i quit )


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[skidMark]

A sauna at the monks temple at the top of the southern alps.

[Badger8]

i subscribe to two thirds of the "Back of the Y" diet

Eat Pies
Drink Beer
Smoke

Hence why i dont race

[glice]

I'm going to start racing as soon as I can afford it. I've just been trail riding, cycling/runing etc and hitting the gym. Not sure what I'm surposed to do, but I rekon anything should help.

[Kickaha]

That's impressive. Who says men can't multi-task, eh...?

Well I'd have to admit I can only do 2 out of the three at the same time

[steveyb]

Besides rooting Joni, 'cos I am sure that is fucking GREAT exercise (except that I don't know Joni) there will probably be someone who logs on to read this in the vain hope that there will be some useful information.

So let me provide a smidgin.

The first thing is that nothing prepares the same as doing the thing for which you are training. IE for road racing, you need to be roadracing! There is no substitute.

The next best thing is to be doing trackdays and training days. While at this you should be doing bike set up as well as riding training, not just riding around aimlessly or indeed just riding around and around at all. Always have something to work on, even if you make it up or have done it before.

Third thing is aerobic fitness. Working on this with jogging, mountain running, mountainbiking, road cycling, spin classes, step classes etc etc.
There is also no substitute for being aerobically fit. For roadracing cross training is best, where you do a bit of a whole bunch of things as roadracing uses the whole body holistically.

Fourth thing is strength training. In the gym for those that do, work on muscle strength and endurance, not size. That is smaller weights for more reps, faster. Keeping the weight under control at ALL times. Work to exhaustion and then push a few more.

Fifth and by NO means least is flexibility. After all that training you need to maintain a decent level of flexibility. This means stretching and massage. Massage is the main activity that amateur sports people lack over more professional sportspeople. It aids the muscles in repairing and remaining supple and also aids in the sports person remaining relaxed. It is a major advantage if you can get it.

I would recommend Yoga, absolutely. It provides some flexibility training and also provides some mind space for the next part. Not to mention some strength training.

And lastly is mind training. Sports psychology some people call it. Training your mind to know what you want to achieve and how you will achieve it. Training yourself to make that pass instead of backing off etc etc.

Now, if Joni is keen to help me with my pressups.......

Cheers

Steve B
Moto Academy NZ