In an article called Get Ready For Racing With A Time-Trial Or Pace Workout posted on November 10th I discussed some physiological advantages from doing time-trials and pace workouts. Here are some technical benefits from doing this type of training.
To view the Get Ready For Racing With A Time-Trial Or Pace Workout article go to: http://www.fasterskier.com/training.php?id=1515
The article described in short how important time-trials and pace workouts are for developing a feel for the right start and race pace at any length race you are preparing for. It also mentioned that you’ll ski technically better after systematically doing such workouts.
Skiing technically better is what a wanted to say a few words about today:
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<p> Doing only distance training will make you realize when you get in a race that you have a long way to go as far as being good at applying what you might have gained from reading articles, watching ski videos or listening to technical advice at camps or workouts.</p>
<p> You have tried these ideas and suggestions skiing distance sessions but find yourself “thrashing†and sort of out of balance in races. “You are not applying power at the right time, there is no rhythm and the balance and smooth glide is not thereâ€. It’s a big difference skiing smooth at 140 heart rate beats per minute compared to 165.</p>
<p> As my friend and colleague Gordon Lange says it;</p>
<p> -Half your brain shuts off in the pre race warm-up and the other half shuts off at the starting line on the word GO.</p>
<p> Those who have done a combination of distance and interval training especially on rollerski and ski intervals will on the other hand do a lot better. They have through the interval workouts given themselves a chance to practice all techniques when they are attempting to go fast. Every workout makes their technique a little smother and efficient. </p>
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Recommended reading
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