Training for Track Races

Here in NorCal we have a number of racers who have won masters World Championships, and Elite and Masters National Championships, as well as some top-level coaches. I'd like to offer a place where riders and coaches can share information about their training, so that we can help each other learn more about what can help us go FAST! And if you're already fast, and are looking for that last little .01% improvement, you may find that here too.

I invite people to suggest topics of interest, whether it's about the training to become a better all-around track racer, or some specific training efforts that could be useful for a favorite event. Understand that training needs are very unique for each different person-what works for one will not work for all. Please remember that this is not a place to look for a detailed weekly plan of training for yourself. It is my hope that you can learn about some things that you can incorporate into your own training. Even the best riders and coaches in the world have to experiment with training, to some degree, so if something doesn't seem to be working after a month or so you may need to re-consider it.

The more experienced riders and coaches are welcome to contact me by email about posting their own article about some area of training, so that others may learn from it and offer their own feedback.