what's the basis for 37-39% of calories from fat? I often see that a higher protein and carbohydrate diet would better support performance
@EnduranceBikeandRun13 күн бұрын
Good question, thank you. If you are referring to the spreadsheet in the video, the numbers are for a 45kg female, so protein requirement is only 90g/day even for 2g/kg of bodyweight. The values of carbohydrate and fat are based on the advice in the book but I agree, carbohydrate is often higher. As I hope comes across in the video, I typically focus on protein intake as a priority in day to day diet and typically aim for around 1.6 to 1.8g/kg of bodyweight. For carbohydrates I focus on fuelling the exercise effectively and don't worry too much about the mix of fat and carb's in the general diet as evidence seems fairly mixed. Some people do well off a high fat diet and some off higher carb's. The spreadsheet is there to illustrate a way of calculating and if you use it for yourself you need to adjust numbers to meet your specific requirements. If you want to talk in more detail, feel free to book a meeting via the link in the description and we can talk about your specific needs. I hope this helps and makes sense, let me know please.
@macken00423 күн бұрын
Fair play for the content
@EnduranceBikeandRun23 күн бұрын
Thank you
@philipbrandish4330Ай бұрын
Cycling is the new golf!
@EnduranceBikeandRunАй бұрын
More fun as well….IMO !
@FoxtrottangoabcАй бұрын
👍
@EnduranceBikeandRunАй бұрын
Thanks!
@maxhuber4556Ай бұрын
Thank you
@EnduranceBikeandRunАй бұрын
My pleasure
@maxhuber4556Ай бұрын
Thank you
@EnduranceBikeandRunАй бұрын
It's a pleasure Max
@user-bj7kt9vm2cАй бұрын
Your videos are getting better all the time in terms of viewing experience, and the content, wow, I didn't know you could keep learning so much about this topic. I'm curious about your journey, would you like to tell more about the things that led you to guide in this particular field?
@EnduranceBikeandRunАй бұрын
Thank you, that is kind of you to comment. I am glad they are useful to you. My journey!: maybe the subject of a video but the short story is that I've always been interested in training for sport, why people are good at it and some aren't and what makes people better as well as being interested in psychological skills. When I started coaching Karen I realised that it could be something I could do as a job and it developed from there. I had no interest in climbing the corporate ladder but that was the only way to move into more challenging roles as an engineer, so I gradually moved into coaching. It was helped a lot by meeting a lady called Lee Craigie, one of Karen Darke's friends, who was an elite mountain biker, having ridden for Scotland in the Commonwealth Games. Lee's goal was empowering women to take on adventures via her organisation The Adventure Syndicate and I have always been keen to help people help themselves, sort of the reason for these videos, so we decided to run an endurance cycling camp in Girona, near where I now live. At the camp I met Jenny Graham and offered to coach her and a few other people at the camp for free for a year and things just developed from there. It's been a long journey but taken me to many interesting places and experiences. There has been a lot more but the above and the snippets in the video give a rough idea. Before coaching I was a professional structural engineer, after being stuck in what I felt was an unfair (not to me but to the people I managed) corporate system, I left and became freelance in Aberdeen, Scotland, working on oil and gas structures. It was the freelance work that allowed me to manage my time and gradually move to France and doing what I do now.
@storeggaАй бұрын
Really finding these video topics useful thanks. I've certainly shared and recommended you guys to my cycle group to get in touch. Thanks again. All the best!
@EnduranceBikeandRunАй бұрын
Thank you, both for sharing and commenting. I am really pleased that you are finding the videos useful.
@user-fk8rb8ue5hАй бұрын
I have to tell you that I've only just found your channel over the last couple of days and I want to thank you for the content. It it's refreshingly honest and full of common sense and useful advice. I'm no long distance endurance rider at 70 years of age and just getting back into it but it's great to have some sound advice for long day rides. Many thanks for sharing.
@EnduranceBikeandRunАй бұрын
I am glad you like the channel and find it useful. Thank you for letting me know. 'Long distance' is different for everyone, one person I coach did a 200km ride in just over 5 hours and it takes most of us at least double that. Set your own goals and enjoy your cycling, please get in touch if we can help further. Remember you can arrange a chat via the link in the description if you think we can help you build up as you get back into things. No pressure though, this isn't a sales pitch!
@user-fk8rb8ue5hАй бұрын
In other words listen to your body.
@EnduranceBikeandRunАй бұрын
Yes, but also take things in incremental stages.
@justinf1343Ай бұрын
It took me a long time to realise that you have to factor in all stressors in your life. A stressful and mentally taxing job really does reduce how much exercise you can do each week.
@EnduranceBikeandRunАй бұрын
You are right, it makes a massive difference and conversely, if you can manage those external factors more effectively you can do more exercise. It is all a balancing act that works best if you stay on the safe side of the line. Thanks for commenting and highlighting this important issue.
@user-bj7kt9vm2c2 ай бұрын
These principles are also true for people who work in manual labor. A year and a half ago I finished building a huge roof after many months in the sun when I didn't know yet that I entered the definition of 'overtraining', and as soon as I took time off during the holidays my body said that's it, I'm not going back to this job. It took me a year and a half. I did sports, I continued to ride a bike and run a little, but by and large I was not able to see physical work. All the rules you said here I went through it slowly and surely. Now you make me feel normal!❤
@EnduranceBikeandRunАй бұрын
Thank you for sharing this. Over doing things physically (and/or mentally) is over doing it however it is done and the principles of over-training certainly hold. It must be quite common in manual labor and probably massively under-reported. I am glad that you have been able to work through things and continued to do some cycling and running. I hope you never end up in that state again, I know it is a very unpleasant experience. Good luck with your future endeavours.
@wazzup1052 ай бұрын
I just saw a Jenny's docu of her around the world ride.. She's awesome. She must have been a blast to work with and I get why you are still proud of her accomplishment!
@EnduranceBikeandRunАй бұрын
Jenny was great to work with and I am proud and privileged to have her as a friend now... she is an amazing person. Thanks for your comments, as ever.
@ds69142 ай бұрын
Mostly it's that I like cycling quite a long way, but I don't like cycling a very long way.
@ds69142 ай бұрын
ps great channel :)
@EnduranceBikeandRun2 ай бұрын
@ds5914 Thank you, I’m glad you like the channel. My observation is that there are a lot of people like you who enjoy long rides but not very long stuff. The trick is to find challenges that are inspiring but not so long to be demotivating. Something that can be quite difficult at times. Thanks again for commenting.
@justinf13432 ай бұрын
At 52, I feel my ultra endurance days are behind me. It’s the slow recovery that is stopping my back to back rides.
@EnduranceBikeandRun2 ай бұрын
Hi Justin, 52 isn’t particularly old to be struggling with back to back rides. Do you want to send me an email with a bit more detail and maybe I can help? My address is [email protected]
@frankmoran1672 ай бұрын
Thanks John
@EnduranceBikeandRun2 ай бұрын
It’s a pleasure Frank
@andybrock672 ай бұрын
Another great video - should you go about tapering for a (for me) big ultra - Lejog Audax at end if July - sorry if this isn’t the right place to ask?
@EnduranceBikeandRun2 ай бұрын
Thanks Andy, you can ask questions anywhere and I’ll help where I can. The main thing about tapers for ultra events is to focus on enough recovery so you don’t start tired. A bit too much rest is no problem but too little isn’t helpful. Also get plenty of sleep and mental recovery during your taper. As a rough guide, do your last long ride at least 3 weeks before and start tapering about 2 weeks before cut training volume by 50% in the first taper week and even more in the second week. The aim is to feel fresh and relaxed on the start line. Does this help and answer your question?
@andybrock672 ай бұрын
Thanks - Yes it does - much appreciated
@cosbro53892 ай бұрын
Great advice...I don't think of the easy days z1/2 as recovery , to me they are keeping my aerobic system in tip top shape by not taxing the neuromuscular system .I feel in a better mood after doing them ...Its so easy to overtrain
@EnduranceBikeandRun2 ай бұрын
Great comment, thank you. The best recovery ride physiologically is no ride. You make a great point about easy rides as both low stress aerobic exercise and a big win on mental health.
@cosbro53892 ай бұрын
Great advice...I don't think of the easy days z1/2 as recovery , to me they are keeping my aerobic system in tip top shape by not taxing the neuromuscular system .I feel in a better mood after doing them ...Its so easy to overtrain
@EnduranceBikeandRun2 ай бұрын
Great comment, thank you. The best recovery ride physiologically is no ride. You make a great point about easy rides as both low stress aerobic exercise and a big win on mental health.
@damanoos2 ай бұрын
Preparing for my first ultra cycling, I found this very useful. Thanks!
@EnduranceBikeandRun2 ай бұрын
Thank you. I’m very pleased it helped you.
@wazzup1053 ай бұрын
I believe I heard or read the organizer of the great divide said he won't let you scratch at night. Sleep it over and quit in the morning if you must. Most things look less bleak in the light.
@EnduranceBikeandRun3 ай бұрын
That’s a very good idea. Thanks for sharing it.
@user-bj7kt9vm2c3 ай бұрын
Last year's HLC winner Lucas Clement rode the second half of the course with a flapping sleeping sheet. Apparently from a certain level of sleep deprivation the man is no longer bothered by anything except the finish line picture...
@EnduranceBikeandRun3 ай бұрын
Thanks! I think people can be more, or less distracted by little things as they get more tired. Lucas was obviously in the latter category! Similarly, Alli Holland in winning Pan Celtic last year told me her bike developed a squeak, which she imagined was a voice telling her to keep going forward. I wonder whether the faster riders have a different mindset, or we are all the same. Thanks again for sharing
@user-bj7kt9vm2c3 ай бұрын
Truth! This reminds me that one of my plasterers said that when he gets tired, suddenly the monotonous noise of the plaster saw whispers to him "keep going, keep going!"
@wazzup1053 ай бұрын
Get a thin backpack or a mussette (just like the pro's)where you can dump all the stuff in you just bought and get back on the bike. (handlebar bottle holder bags are my to go place to store food I need to eat right away during a long event. The rest stays in the backpack until later)
@EnduranceBikeandRun3 ай бұрын
Perfect! A great tip, thank you.
@Foxtrottangoabc3 ай бұрын
One of my biggest struggles is eating all the tasty snacks the day before I leave house for a long ride :) Usually I just buy snack bars and wine gums type stuff , I recently tried unsalted fruit and nut mix on my last long ride and that seemed ok. This weekend was going to try more dried fruits for carbs and fiber like Dates , dried mangoes pineapple type stuff to mix things up a bit , do you think dried fruit is a good food source with no side effects?. I have not tried the carbdrinks drinks yet I might give that a go but have wondered about bottle hygiene over a few days ? I carry a couple gels and keep one caffeine gel just in case i get worn out at end of the ride and they definitely do the job:so they are keepers on the list : ) Cheers
@EnduranceBikeandRun3 ай бұрын
Thanks! They are all good ideas. I think dried fruits are good but they are quite high fibre so you need to test them to make sure they don’t upset your stomach if you eat a lot of them. It’s a good point about bottle hygiene, it’s definitely something to be cautious of.
@Foxtrottangoabc3 ай бұрын
@@EnduranceBikeandRun thanks
@user-bj7kt9vm2c3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the advice John I would love to hear from you about sleep management and dealing with sleep deprivation on the bike
@EnduranceBikeandRun3 ай бұрын
Thanks - that is a good topic, we had a workshop on the subject so I'll check out the details and see if I can summarise it in a video.
@user-vv7hf6zl4o3 ай бұрын
Great advice 👍🏼
@EnduranceBikeandRun3 ай бұрын
Thank you
@007Manre4 ай бұрын
These are very sound, practical practices that are echoed by many coaches. Thanks for simplying it and offering various alternatives . You deserve more views. This is good stuff!
@EnduranceBikeandRun4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comments and also for the vote of confidence... hopefully more viewers will come in time but as long as what I am doing is useful it is worth doing.
@Foxtrottangoabc4 ай бұрын
Useful advice thanks, im just starting to learn appreciate there is a more holistic approach to exercise even when just for fun and a hobby . I just looked at David Goggins whos gonna carry the boats ! instagram page today . And even though he trains everyday , and says u gotta train first before u can over train !😂 He has just confirmed he does mostly zone 2 training low intensity stuff , been doing it for years ever since his first 101miler when his coach told him not to go over a certain heart rate during the race or blow up . His resting hr is 37bpm . Personally i find it hard to keep me HR down when outdoors as i but i do make effort now to try and keep it below 160 up a hill or 150 when pedalling along in general , i guess as i get fitter this becomes easier hopefully :)
@EnduranceBikeandRun4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the comment. Resting heart rate and heart rate when training aren't the same for everyone, so you need to calculate your own training zones. You might like this article that Clare wrote endurancebikeandrun.com/blog/2021/01/26/what-are-my-heart-rate-training-zones If you force yourself to stay in training zone 2 for a lot of your training you will get faster and faster at that lower heart rate but remember to mix in a bit of harder stuff - it is important to have a good mix. Good luck
@davy_grvl5 ай бұрын
Do you target a certain power output during those audaxes? I’ve read that 70% of FTP is a good target to try sticking to for the full 200 km. I’ve done two in the past without access to a power meter and just did it by feel, but would be interested to see how “fast” I can do it, whilst keeping it fun and comfortable.
@EnduranceBikeandRun4 ай бұрын
I don't focus on power, I ride to how I feel with an eye on time, power and heart rate and try not to spend much time above 75% FTP. I'm not too worried about how fast I do the rides as long as they are within the allotted target. If you want to see how fast you can do a 200km and it is hilly, it is better to work a bit harder on climbs (when you are going slower) but it is a bit of a tricky balancing act. I think trying to sustain 70% FTP is a reasonable target but it would be quite individual to you, so give it a try and see what happens!
@L4Y_SP5 ай бұрын
minor blip
@EnduranceBikeandRun4 ай бұрын
Hopefully!
@syrus3k5 ай бұрын
Yup stopping absolutely kills time.. finding ways to skip the breaks completely can save loads of time
@zimmejoc5 ай бұрын
Yup. Always keep moving. I always try to make my average speed and my average moving speed match. When I ride alone, there is usually a 0.1 mph difference between the two. I’ve gotten pretty good at always moving. I can rest when the ride is over.
@EnduranceBikeandRun5 ай бұрын
Thanks, it's nice that your experiences are consistent with the numbers and my observations
@vladislav9055 ай бұрын
I would like to also mention a factor of weather. When it is raining in the evening and you see in weather app that it will rain all night it might be better to have longer sleep in a shelter or hotel. Next day you will be able to do more kilometers and it might be more effective then ride in heavy rain and have cold wet clothes and loose good spirit or even catch a cold.
@EnduranceBikeandRun5 ай бұрын
Thank you, that’s a very good point. Being flexible with your plan is important.
@syrus3k5 ай бұрын
100% a strong headwind can destroy your time especially on a bike (but even running)
@kennethkallqvist21935 ай бұрын
Thank you for good advices
@EnduranceBikeandRun5 ай бұрын
My pleasure! I am glad you like the videos and sorry for missing a few weeks...
@stephen.watson4605 ай бұрын
Notwithstanding the obvious physical conditioning, the biggest part of preparing for an event is removing as many unknowns as possible (answering all the questions). What does it feel like to climb for three hours at 5%? What will I need to eat as I climb? How much water do I need? Is it too hot for this jacket? Once each question has an answer, it usually creates the next: What does that climb feel like after two days ridden? What would it feel like to have another gear to change down to? What happens if I climb into the cloud and it starts to snow? Why did I bring that jacket? Preparation is a long series of questions to be answered, just summed up and referred to as ‘experience’. Finding answers to as many questions as possible gives you that experience and more confidence to answer the big one: Can I cross the Pyrenees in under 100 hours?
@EnduranceBikeandRun5 ай бұрын
Thanks Stephen Wonderful insight and advice as always, based on your own wealth of experience.
@nadeemafzal89845 ай бұрын
Excellent advice Just changed from e-bike to non e and suddenly hills have become v important part of the ride Many thanks - at the bottom of learning curve but looking forward to positively enjoy
@EnduranceBikeandRun5 ай бұрын
@nadeemafzal8984 thank you for your comment. Enjoy the learning curve and the joy of hills.
@edgibbs32296 ай бұрын
How many times a week would you suggest a 70 year old fit cyclist ride and do these VO2 max intervals?
@EnduranceBikeandRun6 ай бұрын
Hi Ed, Well, like most things in training for sport, it depends on a lot of factors but I'd be inclined to try 1 to 3 sessions every 2 weeks and then have a week with no VO2max intervals. They can be hard to sustain every week, both mentally and physically, so breaking them up into blocks can be good. Try one a week for 2 weeks, have a week off and repeat it, if you improve you're on the right track, if not, have a rethink. Sorry it's not an exact prescription but hopefully it gives you a good start? Good luck and let us know how you get on.
@edgibbs32296 ай бұрын
@@EnduranceBikeandRun Thanks for your reply. I think you are suggesting doing 1 -3 VO2 max interval sessions per week for two weeks. And after those two weeks, take a week off from doing those intervals. Is that correct?
@EnduranceBikeandRun6 ай бұрын
Hi Ed, No, 1 to 3 sessions every 2 weeks, so 1 to 2 a week for 2 weeks and then an easier week. Similar if you are doing threshold or tempo workouts … I think 2 ‘hard’ sessions a week is probably enough. It depends on your training history though.
@nickuloth72516 ай бұрын
Intervals suck😅
@andrewmcalister34626 ай бұрын
The beauty of intervals is they don’t suck for long. 😅
@EnduranceBikeandRun6 ай бұрын
Both good points… it’s nice to have a discussion. Thanks for commenting. I quite like intervals in a strange masochistic way!! 😬
@rayF4rio6 ай бұрын
I do long intervals. Where the work interval is 3-5 hrs and the rest interval is 20 hrs. 😁
@EnduranceBikeandRun6 ай бұрын
A lot of people do that but it isn't the best way to do it if you do all your rides at the same intensity. 20 hours recovery isn't usually enough for most people after a hard effort so it is better to do some of your rides hard and some easy. The protocol of 3 to 5 hours most days is good but it is better to vary the intensity to get the most benefit. I also suspect you work harder on climbs than descents and therefore do shorter efforts in that way as well... Thanks for the comment - it's a good point.
@MDDIDARHOSSAIN-zs1xp6 ай бұрын
Lovely❤
@EnduranceBikeandRun6 ай бұрын
Thank you
@MDDIDARHOSSAIN-zs1xp6 ай бұрын
❤
@EnduranceBikeandRun6 ай бұрын
I’m glad you like it
@cliffcox76436 ай бұрын
Guys, I know it sounds weird, but I use a headband w a thin women's tampon pad. It sticks and absorbs very well.
@EnduranceBikeandRun6 ай бұрын
That's a good idea... they are designed to be absorbant!
@user-bj7kt9vm2c6 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great lesson I would love to know what you think about the quote from Arnold Schwarzenegger, "Think into the muscle while making an effort", with the intention that the body will develop in the desired direction. This is in relation to what you said here not to pressure the body beyond its ability to heal.
@EnduranceBikeandRun6 ай бұрын
Thank you, I am glad you found it useful and also thank you for an interesting comment. I think that if you are intentional about your training it helps feel for the right load and perhaps that is what he is saying. Arnold Schwarzenegger is a great athlete, so anything he suggests based on his many years of experience is likely to be helpful. This can only help develop a feel for what our bodies can handle.
@AdamLewis-gu8jq6 ай бұрын
I’ve been doing this for a few months now, though I think you’re name for it is much cooler than my ‘Hill efforts/ Zone2’ so I’ll be adopting it 😉 Living in Fife (not far from your old stomping ground), some of the hills a rather punchy and tempo becomes threshold. Am I doing myself a disservice by going to threshold? Would I benefit more from backing off and trying to remain in tempo? Thanks 👍
@EnduranceBikeandRun6 ай бұрын
Hi Adam, You are right, some of the hills around Fife are hard to keep powers down on. I used to do a regular Saturday ride out through Dollar, over to Gleneagles and back up through Dunning Glen before heading round and along the coast through Leven and Methil - some of it would definitely be above tempo as it is hard to avoid going a bit harder unless you have super low gears. The general principle of the session is to be an endurance ride with some intensity, in many respects to mimic an event and also provide an opportunity to do an 'enjoyable' ride of decent duration, without neglecting the need to go harder and stimulate higher intensity zones. Therefore it is no problem to go harder than tempo if you can handle it, as a rule it's probably good to go a bit harder on steeper, shorter climbs and more strategically paced on longer climbs. You're basically going hard enough to just not blow up during the ride if that makes sense? Good luck, John
@AdamLewis-gu8jq6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your reply John. That’s great 👍 Dunning common is one of my favourite climbs….especially after a Stephens Bakery steak pie from the shop in Dunning 😉😋
@RidingTheLongWayHome6 ай бұрын
I suppose the challenges we take on are supposed to be a bit scary at first and we doubt our ability to complete them. But that's also a motivator to train and it makes the end outcome so much more satisfying. I am a big fan of taking on challenges as we get older - we will have plenty of years ahead when health and fitness make them impossible. Good luck John.
@EnduranceBikeandRun6 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul, You are exactly right.
@andrewmcalister34626 ай бұрын
A rising FTP lifts all boats.
@EnduranceBikeandRun6 ай бұрын
It does but it's risky to make it the only focus and a static FTP doesn't mean no improvement. Thanks for the comment @andrewmacalister3462
@MH-js8vb6 ай бұрын
For me, the best and lighter way to carry a lot of carbs is by powder because it's 100% dry compared to gel. Adding it to water. Easy to calculate the intake. Tastes absolutely nothing, so it's perfect to counter the palate fatigue. Also eat some real food along the way. I personally use Cyclic dextrin, mixed with maltodextrin to reduce the cost.
@EnduranceBikeandRun6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip, that is a good strategy
@BBbBass26 ай бұрын
A change of focus to something more challenging is good, and the 200 challenge is still viable as a training tool for a tougher challenge. Winter 200s are allways a challenge particularly here in the UK. And as we get Older you are constantly refocusing on what is achievable I am in my mid 70s and still need a challenge to focus on. Go for it John and enjoy the journey
@EnduranceBikeandRun6 ай бұрын
Thank you Ian, that's exactly it... thanks for commenting.
@paulkramer86656 ай бұрын
Wow! Sounds absolutely epic-truly worth training for-Bonne route! (Adding it to my bucket list)
@EnduranceBikeandRun6 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul - you can call in to see us for a coffee when you do it and a longer visit before or after if you like.
@nankestein10736 ай бұрын
That Sounds like a very exciting extra goal. When is the Raid?
@nankestein10736 ай бұрын
Oh I googled and see you can do it any time you want, really tempting concept. Looking forward to follow your inspiring journey
@EnduranceBikeandRun6 ай бұрын
Yes, it can be done any time between June and September when the passes are open. We have an attempt pencilled in for June but we will have to see... if not June it will be September I think. I am glad you like it...