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Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-13-11, 10:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,050
Posted By coachloren

Set your bike up, turn on the TV, pull up some of...

Set your bike up, turn on the TV, pull up some of the bike races that you recorded on your DVR over the summer, pick one, put on your headset, pick your choice of music, mute the TV and start riding...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-06-11, 09:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,156
Posted By coachloren

Welcome back and Happy Holidays Ian. ...

Welcome back and Happy Holidays Ian.



Ditto your comment above! Symptoms of heart/cardiovascular problems is nothing to mess with. Get them checked out immediately.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-01-11, 09:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,307
Posted By coachloren

Vpotuz, I just did a post on my blog today...

Vpotuz,
I just did a post on my blog today about the benefits of training in zones 1 and 2. You can read it here http://wp.me/p1UxbN-4e. To properly get your heart rate zones you need to do a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-01-11, 09:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,512
Posted By coachloren

Wore one 3 different times for several weeks each...

Wore one 3 different times for several weeks each time. They make HD electrode pads for athletes. Be sure that you get these rather than the normal ones. They will stay on even if you sweat a lot but...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-22-11, 04:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,685
Posted By coachloren

Hello fizbiz, Do you know who Kalman Szkalak...

Hello fizbiz,
Do you know who Kalman Szkalak is? Kal was 1976 AAU Mr. America and 1977 IFBB Mr. Universe. Today Kal is an elite masters bike racer. He races locally here in SoCal and regularly races...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-22-11, 04:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 568
Posted By coachloren

Hello stockholm, Joe Friel's Training Bible is...

Hello stockholm,
Joe Friel's Training Bible is good but one better would be to get a TrainingPeaks Premium account and use the virtual coach. Virtual Coach uses the same concepts that are outlined...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-22-11, 03:59 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 512,690
Posted By coachloren

Excellent. Love the movie (lol). htfu

Excellent. Love the movie (lol). htfu
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-17-11, 10:11 PM
Replies: 27,127
Views: 3,120,016
Posted By coachloren

Rocked some nice endurance miles this morning.

Rocked some nice endurance miles this morning.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-17-11, 10:08 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 512,690
Posted By coachloren

Rocked some endurance miles today. Got a couple...

Rocked some endurance miles today. Got a couple of more weeks of preparation phase to go and then start base December 12th. My goals for 2012 are the SCNCA Masters 65+ TT Championship in March and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-17-11, 09:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,830
Posted By coachloren

Ditto the comments of Racer Ex but if you want to...

Ditto the comments of Racer Ex but if you want to self coach you can use the virtual coach feature that is in TrainingPeaks. You can use it to setup your ATP and your workouts based on your ATP...
Forum: Southern California
11-17-11, 09:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,142
Posted By coachloren

Another option would be to do the Orange County...

Another option would be to do the Orange County Rebel group rides. They will be riding every day over the holidays. They start in Irvine which is very close to Costa Mesa. Here's there website link...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-11, 09:23 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,055
Posted By coachloren

I have two sets of SSC SL's. A set for each bike....

I have two sets of SSC SL's. A set for each bike. Love them and they are great wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-11, 09:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,005
Posted By coachloren

In my opinion Garmin Edge 500 with heart rate and...

In my opinion Garmin Edge 500 with heart rate and cadence is the best setup. The Edge 500 will also be compatible with the Garmin Vector pedals when they come out in March 2012.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-11, 09:53 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 8,059
Posted By coachloren

LOL. This thread is to funny......

LOL. This thread is to funny......
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-12-11, 07:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,762
Posted By coachloren

I did my workout on the trainer today for the...

I did my workout on the trainer today for the first time in a long time. I'm usually able to get all my workouts done outside but today it just didn't work out that way. The trainer is just more...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-12-11, 07:43 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 512,690
Posted By coachloren

Rained most all day here in SoCal. Had to...

Rained most all day here in SoCal. Had to actually break down and do a workout on the trainer.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-11, 04:06 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,330
Posted By coachloren

Thank you wacomme .

Thank you wacomme .
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-10-11, 08:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,870
Posted By coachloren

That's a good trainer. Shop around. Retail for...

That's a good trainer. Shop around. Retail for that trainer is $379. Google it in shopping. I saw it for as low as $291.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-11, 08:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,982
Posted By coachloren

Good bike. Go for it....

Good bike. Go for it....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-11, 08:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,330
Posted By coachloren

If your not racing and training to race you don't...

If your not racing and training to race you don't really need a power meter. Save your money.......
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-11, 08:12 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,745
Posted By coachloren

Wait for the Garmin Vector power pedals to come...

Wait for the Garmin Vector power pedals to come out in March. You can switch them from bike to bike and don't need a special wheel. Retail is $1500 but I'm sure they will be on ebay for less.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-10-11, 08:08 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 131,025
Posted By coachloren

sailor42, Welcome to racing. Get used to it. I...

sailor42,
Welcome to racing. Get used to it. I use non stick gauze pads and Elastic Stretch Net Tubular Dressing Holder which comes in small and large. Beats tape. You can get both at CVS.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-11, 09:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,003
Posted By coachloren

I will pray for all you who are riding in the...

I will pray for all you who are riding in the morning or evening darkness. I live in Orange County CA. We have had 3 riders that I know of killed by cars in the dark in the early morning so far this...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-08-11, 09:08 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 512,690
Posted By coachloren

My official training for the 2012 season started...

My official training for the 2012 season started yesterday. In the gym doing core yesterday 90 minutes of base building on the bike today. Hopefully this year I will no health issues that will derail...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-08-11, 04:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,042
Posted By coachloren

I know you said $200 but look on ebay for a...

I know you said $200 but look on ebay for a Garmin Edge 500 w/cadence and HR. You should be able to pick up a new for about $250. That's what I paid for mine on ebay.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-08-11, 04:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 768
Posted By coachloren

Francois, The answer is yes you can and yes we...

Francois,
The answer is yes you can and yes we have a heart rate based training program.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-08-11, 04:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,927
Posted By coachloren

dekindy, Everyone can improve their cycling...

dekindy,
Everyone can improve their cycling fitness. How much you improve is going to be based on how much your willing to train and training with a plan and workouts that get you to your goal.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-05-11, 08:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,529
Posted By coachloren

BikeWNC makes a good point. I'm 6' and weight...

BikeWNC makes a good point. I'm 6' and weight 170. My strength is crit racing and the sprint finish. I'm only an average road racer, decent at the TT and never raced on the track. My cp30 LT is 260...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-05-11, 07:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,407
Posted By coachloren

I also have an 11/25 and 12/27 that I can change...

I also have an 11/25 and 12/27 that I can change out to if I'm doing a ride where more gear is needed. But for 80% of my hill riding around here the 11/23 works great. Your right. Us older guys can...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-11, 07:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,003
Posted By coachloren

Monday through Friday get on the trainer for 1...

Monday through Friday get on the trainer for 1 hour as often as you can. Either morning or evening will work. I hate to see people riding on the road in the dark. In my book it is just to dangerous....
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
11-05-11, 07:28 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 512,690
Posted By coachloren

Missed a couple of workouts this week due to...

Missed a couple of workouts this week due to illness. Feeling better and back on the bike today. Training for 2012 officially starts on Monday. Been doing core work in the gym for a few weeks now....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-11, 07:11 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,518
Posted By coachloren

I wear sun glasses on every ride and race. I have...

I wear sun glasses on every ride and race. I have interchangeable lens for both sunny and cloudy days. They protect my eyes from UV rays and anything that might be flying around in the air.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-05-11, 02:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 984
Posted By coachloren

Our team rode GT Expert frames w/integrated seat...

Our team rode GT Expert frames w/integrated seat post in 2009 and 2010. We got frames only and we built them out as we wanted. The Expert is very stiff and makes a great crit racing frame. At the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-11, 02:02 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 6,617
Posted By coachloren

Good luck finding deep dish wheels in this price...

Good luck finding deep dish wheels in this price range. Unless you actually plan on racing crits or road races don't bother. Save your money. No need for having deep dish wheels other than to look...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-04-11, 01:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,407
Posted By coachloren

I run a compact 50/34 and 11/23 setup. We have...

I run a compact 50/34 and 11/23 setup. We have plenty of hills in our area so it is easy to get 2500 to 3500 feet climbing in. It is very seldom that I wish I had another gear.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-03-11, 09:36 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,191
Posted By coachloren

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ki3lVw5Y31o/SiSp2nQ5bYI/...

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-03-11, 09:29 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 30,247
Posted By coachloren

I had a heart attack in Feb 2011. Cause break...

I had a heart attack in Feb 2011. Cause break away plaque. I was put on a daily for 18 month regimen of plavix, simvastatin and 81mg aspirin. On simvastatin I had horrible muscle fatigue. Some days I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-01-11, 08:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,323
Posted By coachloren

Welcome to the best part of your life. You have a...

Welcome to the best part of your life. You have a lot of years to keep on riding. :-))
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-11, 08:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,145
Posted By coachloren

In road cycling a TT bike is used for individual...

In road cycling a TT bike is used for individual time trials and team time trials. Most time trials are 20K or 40K. In road racing and crits you must ride a road bike. Distance and duration for road...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-31-11, 08:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,576
Posted By coachloren

I'm fortunate in that I rarely have to use my...

I'm fortunate in that I rarely have to use my trainer. I'm able to get my workouts in during the morning hours 7 days a week. When I do need to use the trainer I can only take 1 hour period.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
10-31-11, 08:33 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 512,690
Posted By coachloren

Allegheny Jet, Looks like a whole lot of fun...

Allegheny Jet, Looks like a whole lot of fun...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-31-11, 08:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 27,642
Posted By coachloren

Here's how you do the test for setting up your...

Here's how you do the test for setting up your heart rate training zones. Find a flat course where you can ride without interruption for 20 minutes. We use a flat 1 mile oval in an industrial park....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-30-11, 06:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 27,642
Posted By coachloren

jimxyz, I'm going to guess that maybe your...

jimxyz,
I'm going to guess that maybe your zones aren't correct. Have you done an actual field test lately to make sure that they are correct?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-30-11, 03:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 641
Posted By coachloren

SCNCA usually gets posted in late November or...

SCNCA usually gets posted in late November or early December. The 2012 USA Cycling National Championship Calendar has already been announced. You can see it here http://wp.me/p1UxbN-2e
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-29-11, 08:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 905
Posted By coachloren

Sounds to me like you need a coach to setup a...

Sounds to me like you need a coach to setup a training plan for you and then help you through it.
Forum: Southern California
10-28-11, 09:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 659
Posted By coachloren

Tomorrow's workout. 2 Hours of Aerobic Endurance,...

Tomorrow's workout. 2 Hours of Aerobic Endurance, mostly flat, ride in zones 2 and 3 (125 to 144 bpm). Irvine Portola to Huntington Beach Pier and back.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-11, 08:21 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,266
Posted By coachloren

This has nothing to do with your bike. Its about...

This has nothing to do with your bike. Its about tactics and fitness.

Tactically you need to go when the attack goes. Keep your eyes on those who have a tendency to be the attackers so that your...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-27-11, 06:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,730
Posted By coachloren

I'm 66 years old and training for the 2012 racing...

I'm 66 years old and training for the 2012 racing season. At the present time I'm training 7 days a week. Mon and Friday are gym days for core work (no legs), Tue, Thurs and Sat are base building...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-27-11, 06:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 936
Posted By coachloren

allroy71 I would suggest that you will be...

allroy71
I would suggest that you will be doing some of both so train accordingly. In my experience you will have times when you will be in a group and can draft and then at others you will be...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-26-11, 03:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,228
Posted By coachloren

Hi Andy, If 35 miles is your longest ride and...

Hi Andy,
If 35 miles is your longest ride and at the end of that ride you were really tired I would be careful about biting off more than you can chew. There is nothing worse than getting sagged in...
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