Al Ciampa
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Oh come on....
What the....
Oh come on....
Thanks for all the links folks.
On the testing note, I wonder if anyone who uses the Maffetone Method and does regular MAF tests using a traditional endurance mode like running has noticed any effect. Does the “anaerobic,” by Maffetone’s definition, work interfere with aerobic development as shown by a MAF test? Does it improve it? No change?
I’m going to test it out to see, but I wonder if anyone has experience with this already. I tested Easy Strength this way and found no interference. My hypothesis is that there won’t be any significant interference with A+A.
Maybe one of these days I'll really get into the igloo scene, but until then my winter camping will be limited to the occasional Forest Service cabinOh come on....
On the testing note, I wonder if anyone who uses the Maffetone Method and does regular MAF tests using a traditional endurance mode like running has noticed any effect. Does the “anaerobic,” by Maffetone’s definition, work interfere with aerobic development as shown by a MAF test? Does it improve it? No change?
Sounds like A+A.
I am pretty sure this has been answered elsewhere. I was wondering how long before A+A type of training start yielding results? What would be ideal minimum duration, if the question makes sense. Thanks.
Especially when your handle is 'Snowman'.... just sayin'Maybe one of these days I'll really get into the igloo scene, but until then my winter camping will be limited to the occasional Forest Service cabin
But, to your point, a little weather is no reason not to get an LED session in here or there.
In my experience, strength came quickly, I think endurance is more of a long game.
Most of us on plan 111 started incorporating the next bell up around week 10 - I started with 24 which was probably a bit heavy, flinging a 28 over my head 3 months ago would have been a disaster. I imagine I'll be using the 28 for most sessions in another 3 months. I've noticed overall improvement within 6 weeks, but I feel like I'm still just at the start of building a base 12 weeks on. I was doing A+A swings for a few months before jumping on 111.
But what sets MTB apart from other endurance sports is the short strength and power burst needed to clean, clear, and absorb obstacles. In a long event, you need to tap into that briefly, then settle back into aerobic effort. Sounds like A+A.
TouchéEspecially when your handle is 'Snowman'....
It’s esoteric I know, but it’s really more a lifestyle/philosophy of training than a “commercial” product.
I know that sounds kind of esoteric.
Esoteric? Really? In what context, yourself or the reader?
I am pretty sure this has been answered elsewhere. I was wondering how long before A+A type of training start yielding results? What would be ideal minimum duration, if the question makes sense. Thanks.
Maybe it would be best to do a comparison.What kind of volume are people doing with A+A? Daily, weekly? How is it balanced with other aerobic work?
As @Snowman alluded to in considering S&S as a 'compressed' form of A+A I do that about 5 days a week when I'm at home. That is combined with 2 or 3 rides of 1 to 5 hrs each. These days that is when riding is more of a focus for me. In years past it would have been more running focused.What kind of volume are people doing with A+A? Daily, weekly? How is it balanced with other aerobic work?
The only reason I bring up my current training is to point out that a compressed version of A+A training is still more effective than many other types of training (I would consider S&S to be a similar "compressed A+A" program if done properly).
As @Snowman alluded to in considering S&S as a 'compressed' form of A+A I do that about 5 days a week when I'm at home. That is combined with 2 or 3 rides of 1 to 5 hrs each. These days that is when riding is more of a focus for me. In years past it would have been more running focused.