I know coaching thru email is a service that one pays for, but I’m hoping I can bother you with one quick question.
I’m currently on your 16 week resistance + sweet spot (base) plan, and I’m about 6 weeks in, which means I’m just about to finish the heavy lifting. I feel like this is a huge area of possible improvement for me as I’ve done essentially zero real lifting in the past. I see that the plan has another three weeks of “power” lifting and then nothing in the gym for the duration.
Should I consider 1.) integrating any type of lifting into the rest of the base period? 2.) look for an in-season plan that incorporates some lifting or 3.) is the idea that these gains can be carried throughout the season with proper work on the bike?
I should say, my goal is to pick up points throughout the season and possibly upgrade to catt three by the end of the season.
Thanks,
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Michael Brady
Floor Lead Rapha Boulder
R A P H A
Performance Roadwear
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michael.brady@rapha.cc
440.590.0404
Hi Michael - #3 stick with the plan and remember you are a bike racer not a weight lifter. Your time is best spent on the bike as we have designed it except for the 10 week resistance training plan/phase you are in.