Mid-Season Training
So as we approach full on ski season, I'm trying to figure out a change in my training regiment. I have been training for a few months, working heavily on my core muscle groups, while increasing power and endurance in the legs. My workouts are usually intense enough to nessiciate at least a day, possibly two, of rest to that group following that day. My question is, now that I am making the transistion from the gym to the slopes, what should I do in the gym? I don't want to stop, because I am doing very succesfully and have a set routine (finally), but I dont want to end up injuring myself or loosing performance by overworking myself. My schedule is set for races on Tuesday and Sunday, while practicing and free skiing on Friday, Saturday, and occasionally Thursday nights. Anyone know what the pro's focus on mid-season?
Also, since my theme this year is all about prep-work, does anyone have any ideas on how to prepare for big events? I know in cycling, alot of my friends will do a harsh pyramid for 3 or 4 days, beginning a week out, then rest for the remaining days till the race to allow peak performance after the healing.... anyone use the same for skiing?? Thanks!
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