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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-12-17, 11:26 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

Worlds finishing up at my home track this...

Worlds finishing up at my home track this weekend. Looking forward to the winter bulking season!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-08-17, 09:21 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

These three sentences encapsulate two of the...

These three sentences encapsulate two of the biggest barriers I encounter when discussing training with roadies (and more acutely, roadies who may want to start incorporating lifting).
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-06-17, 07:41 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

Most of what we have been discussing is just...

Most of what we have been discussing is just small and nuanced differences. But that statement I would sharply disagree with.




Most of what we have been discussing is just small and...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-05-17, 09:25 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

First, no one who wants to be taken seriously...

First, no one who wants to be taken seriously holds up one person as a reason to do anything. Second, saying he is far from being fast is a bit disingenuous, no? You have to be in the top 3-4 in the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-04-17, 08:40 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

On this point specifically, I couldn't disagree...

On this point specifically, I couldn't disagree more.

In brief: goal of gym is to make muscles stronger. How you make yourself stronger is a very mature practice. Sure, you can point to a...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-03-17, 08:02 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

My red herring comment referred not to single-leg...

My red herring comment referred not to single-leg work, but to "closer assimilation to cycling." It almost guaranteed that everyone new to the gym will immediately try to overthink it and get...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-30-17, 07:09 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

I believe this is a red herring. And one that...

I believe this is a red herring. And one that detracts from primary purpose of gym work.




Quite agree.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-24-17, 08:10 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

That study isn't terrible, but I think this is...

That study isn't terrible, but I think this is where most studies like this fail miserably: "for 4-5 weeks of training."
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-29-16, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

My n=1 experience jives very closely with what...

My n=1 experience jives very closely with what Carelton just posted above. My first year lifting, still a slave to the conventional wisdom that lifting was bad for enduros, I backed off once the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-28-16, 09:22 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

Off-season lifting going very well. Basically...

Off-season lifting going very well. Basically stopped riding at the end of July, so lifting better be going well! Had a couple cyclists over on Black Friday for a lifting party. Much grunting and...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-29-16, 10:52 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

This can't be overstated. Every year, I see...

This can't be overstated. Every year, I see roadie friends in off-season trying to add power by either lifting or "big ring climbing" a handful of times over a couple months. Complete waste of time. ...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-28-16, 10:25 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

infestedguy1 The trap bar is the target of much...

infestedguy1 The trap bar is the target of much tongue-in-cheek mocking. But it definitely has a place (unlike, say, a Smith Machine). However, there's a reason it isn't in Starting Strength or other...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-09-16, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

We agree on that. We disagree on that.

We agree on that.



We disagree on that.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-09-16, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

That's a bit of selection bias. I think the...

That's a bit of selection bias. I think the number of coaches who are clueless or (more likely) hopelessly entrenched in this or that conventional paradigm far, FAR outnumber ones who are genuinely...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-08-16, 06:31 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

Grr.

Grr.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-08-16, 10:26 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

I would only consider this (any high rep scheme)...

I would only consider this (any high rep scheme) if I gave up the bike. I don't believe in crossing the streams. Aerobic endurance: on bike. Anaerobic endurance: intervals on bike. Anaerobic...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-01-16, 09:06 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

Started 2016 with a squat PR. And deads, after a...

Started 2016 with a squat PR. And deads, after a few hiccups, are heading back up. The numbers are nothing to write home about, but the lifting contributed to some noticeable speed gains the past 2...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-01-15, 11:34 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

If you happen to be in Southern California and...

If you happen to be in Southern California and want an excellent weekend of barbell coaching for a cycling audience, this can't be beat. I can highly recommend Mr. Horn, and Mr. Hill is Quinn8it's...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-05-15, 07:38 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

Here's my program: Mongo lift bar, Mongo put bar...

Here's my program: Mongo lift bar, Mongo put bar down. Deadlifting especially is so simple and primal... reminds me when I first got on the the track, then zen compared to the complexities of riding...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-24-15, 07:22 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

That was my general strategy during the race...

That was my general strategy during the race season this year. I know Texas Method proper is a program for intermediate/advanced lifters (which I am not), but I found that it was beneficial for...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-24-15, 04:25 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

Agreed. Why only twice? Why is one...

Agreed.



Why only twice? Why is one hypertrophy? I would think if goal is to get stronger, it would be 3x and no hypertrophy (ever).



Why the variations but not the main lift? Omnium...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-16-15, 06:24 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

I wonder if Jaytron has hit any PRs lately. I...

I wonder if Jaytron has hit any PRs lately. I also wonder if he's ever getting back on the bike. #povey (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=povey)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-26-15, 07:14 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

It was a long season, and as much as I love...

It was a long season, and as much as I love omniums, I'm ready for a break. I'm very excited to attack the weights again. I came off maintenance mode a few weeks before my last "A" race, so I'm not...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-24-15, 06:13 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

Carleton, see my post here: ...

Carleton, see my post here: http://www.bikeforums.net/track-cycling-velodrome-racing-training-area/927942-2014-weight-lifting-11.html#post16713405

I almost went with a Rogue rack, but decided to...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-16-15, 02:44 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

That's how it's done. #bulking...

That's how it's done. #bulking (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=bulking)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-29-15, 09:46 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

Lifting going reasonably well. I eschewed my...

Lifting going reasonably well. I eschewed my usual base training last winter and focused more on lifting. Then, once the bike intensity started to ramp up, I backed off a bit beginning of March. ...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-17-15, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

Not mine either (and I'm old and frail). Of...

Not mine either (and I'm old and frail). Of course, it's all relative... but the last couple years have completely changed my impression of what the body is capable of doing and adapting to.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-09-15, 05:20 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

Agreed...but I'd say 96.5%. :)

Agreed...but I'd say 96.5%. :)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-09-15, 03:22 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

The differences are well documented, but I think...

The differences are well documented, but I think pretty minimal for our (cyclist) purposes). At least for me... I squat to get stronger overall, period, not trying to adapt it specifically/narrowly...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-14-14, 09:45 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

Found this article...

Found this article (http://breakingmuscle.com/mobility-recovery/4-secrets-of-soviet-weightlifting-as-revealed-by-pavel) very interesting. And I interpreted it, perhaps with a bit of confirmation...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-07-14, 09:53 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

Carleton, when did you go back to GA? I missed...

Carleton, when did you go back to GA? I missed that.

Re: Pressing. While there are obviously significant benefits to both bench and overhead, and I still usually A/B alternate them, I much...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-21-14, 01:52 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

Bulking experiment was fun and informative. And...

Bulking experiment was fun and informative. And resulted in many PRs. But I'm drawing the line at digging out my fat clothes from 8 years ago. Time for base miles!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-19-14, 03:01 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

The weight numbers are starting to get real after...

The weight numbers are starting to get real after my major (collarbone sponsored) off-season re-set. Well, "real" is relative, of course. But feels good.

First time in several years that I've...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-02-14, 07:22 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

See my posts throughout this thread (and...

See my posts throughout this thread (and Queerpunk's).

I'm a recent convert and big fan of lifting.

Short story: since taking up lifting last year, I had my best year racing track (and,...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-26-14, 02:25 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

If you ever break your collarbone, I recommend...

If you ever break your collarbone, I recommend that you insist on surgery. The day after surgery, I was doing ^ those.

ER doc: "You have a broken clavicle. It will heal on its own. You'll be in...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-21-14, 12:07 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

Appointment Wednesday to determine surgery or not...

Appointment Wednesday to determine surgery or not for collarbone. In meantime, preparing to not lose ALL my gainz during the rehab. If history is a guide, I won't be too disciplined with trainer...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-15-14, 10:58 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

Oh, and on Rippetoe... yeah, he milks that...

Oh, and on Rippetoe... yeah, he milks that hardnose schtick, but come on, he's practically Emily Post considering the field he is in! I'm sure once people get to the advanced stage, they all move on...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-15-14, 10:39 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

Now that racing is in full swing, I've pulled...

Now that racing is in full swing, I've pulled back to twice/week on squats. Although I am squeezing a 3x in occasionally, depending on how the calendar falls. I'm hoping I can still maintain linear...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-30-14, 10:31 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

Yeah... I won't be posting any videos!

Yeah... I won't be posting any videos!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-30-14, 08:16 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

There a lots of heavy ass weights being picked up...

There a lots of heavy ass weights being picked up and dropped around here. BMont, that is the kind of Clubber Lang gym I had envisioned (preferred?)... raw and primal. I failed.



Not sure...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-29-14, 03:31 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

Home gym update. Last year I started to be...

Home gym update.

Last year I started to be convinced that weights might be beneficial not only for track, but for life. Knowing that I would never (ever) be able to stick to a routine that...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-28-14, 01:01 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xpm-G7XQbYw/UiQUONEzDwI/...

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xpm-G7XQbYw/UiQUONEzDwI/AAAAAAAAES0/TcH5BoBJO8A/s1600/morpheus.PNG
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-24-14, 03:15 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

Couldn't agree more. Intensity is not only...

Couldn't agree more. Intensity is not only (vastly) more efficient, but I'm starting to believe it is superior overall and in almost every way.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-24-14, 11:56 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

Just one anecdote/data point of an enduro trying...

Just one anecdote/data point of an enduro trying to keep up weights during the season. Simplified dashboard from my training log. All the weights sessions include squats and bench/ovhd (A/B); deads...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-16-14, 09:44 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

This was, and continues to be, a revelation to...

This was, and continues to be, a revelation to me. Along with the related notion that these "non-aerobic" workouts actually get the heart rate up and DO translate (at least a little) to endurance. ...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-04-14, 07:49 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

This seems to be the money question. Quite a wide...

This seems to be the money question. Quite a wide range of answers, depending on individual goals and current state (and even then, disparity among the experts). I can only offer what I did: started...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-01-14, 07:08 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

Ha. I think if I ask Quinn about this one more...

Ha. I think if I ask Quinn about this one more time, he's going to snap. I'm really struggling with it.



My first reaction is to lift Mondays, take Friday off.

Here was a typical week for...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-28-14, 06:53 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

^Deep.

^Deep.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-21-14, 02:27 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

Incidentally, BMonty... I'm starting to dig...

Incidentally, BMonty... I'm starting to dig deads. 50 years of zero back work and horrible posture are doing their best to fight it, but deads will win out eventually (I hope). They aren't quite as...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-21-14, 02:24 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 177,125
Posted By VanceMac

^Proof that narrow bars are better.

^Proof that narrow bars are better.
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