How To Train For A Race With Peloton

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It's almost race season! So that means it's time to start training!

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I have two 10 mile races coming up this Spring and my plan is to use my Peloton Bike and Tread to train on.

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In this story, I'll share with you my race training plan and what I used to create it.

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The first thing I do when I'm getting ready to train for a race is to set a goal.

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Once I have a training plan, I'll plan out which runs I want to schedule on my training days.

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The beginning of the training plan is usually pretty low miles - 2-3 mile runs 2x a week, with a long run on the weekend (starting at 3 miles).

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For longer runs, I get creative. I stack classes together to get to my goal distance, or I stack a few 10-minute "Extra Mile" runs.

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FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTOR CUES - OR NOT?

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HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR PELOTON OUTPUT

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How To Train For A Race With Peloton

It's almost race season! So that means it's time to start training!

I have two 10 mile races coming up this Spring and my plan is to use my Peloton Bike and Tread to train on.

In this story, I'll share with you my race training plan and what I used to create it.

The first thing I do when I'm getting ready to train for a race is to set a goal.

SET A GOAL

Once I have a training plan, I'll plan out which runs I want to schedule on my training days.

USE PELOTON CLASSES FOR RACE TRAINING

The beginning of the training plan is usually pretty low miles - 2-3 mile runs 2x a week, with a long run on the weekend (starting at 3 miles).

LOW MILES

For longer runs, I get creative. I stack classes together to get to my goal distance, or I stack a few 10-minute "Extra Mile" runs.

HIGH MILES

FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTOR CUES - OR NOT?

I like to follow the instructors' cues - However, some cues I will skip if it's something that I don't need

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HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR PELOTON OUTPUT

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