Road Cycling

Training for your First 100: Finding the Balance

Coach Kerry Bircher gives valuable information on how to balance your work, family and training whilst training for your first 100.

Once you've set your zones, use them for tailored sessions
If you can test on a hill and in a sprint, then do!

If you are following the 100 Mile Sportive Training Plan, then you are at the half way point of finishing Phase 2 and preparing to enter Phase 3&4. The training plan will continue to increase your mileage to the all-important century and also develop you as a cyclist.

Training Plan for a 100 Mile Sportive : Part 1

You may be feeling a bit daunted by the prospect and also a little concerned about fitting your training into your lifestyle. Is achieving a balance between work, family and training a myth?