{"id":1484565,"date":"2018-02-01T09:36:58","date_gmt":"2018-02-01T07:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/magazine.bkool.com\/?p=1484565"},"modified":"2018-02-01T09:36:58","modified_gmt":"2018-02-01T07:36:58","slug":"get-ready-for-your-next-challenges-with-bkool-and-mikel-azparren","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.bkool.com\/en\/2018\/02\/01\/get-ready-for-your-next-challenges-with-bkool-and-mikel-azparren\/","title":{"rendered":"Get ready for your next challenges with Bkool and Mikel Azparren"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Train with Bkool and Mikel Azparren<\/span><\/h1>\n

Bkoolers,\u00a0this Orbea Week, the challenge was ridden by <\/span><\/strong><\/span>Orbea<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/span> ambassador\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Mikel Azparren<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/span>, \u00a0<\/span><\/strong>an ex-cyclist and trainer who has also ridden numerous long-distance challenges, yet another incentive to have trained with Bkool this week. Also this week, Mikel wants to share with all you Bkoolers his experience as a trainer to help you answer questions that all cyclists have, and to show you how to face all those challenges and competitions you\u2019ve set for yourself, from the point of view of an expert trainer. Here\u2019s the video of the Bkool Challenge that Mikel rode so you can learn from his performance, though he himself was surprised by the high level of the Bkoolers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tour of Qatar 2016- Stage 3 Bkool Challenge with Mikel Azparren<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BKOOL.es\/videos\/1324805577542790\/\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

What questions should you consider before preparing for your next challenge?<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

\"Reto<\/a><\/p>\n

How do I plan my training?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Do I do 4, 5 or 6 weeks of long-distance rides?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

How\u2019s my strength training?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

How do I build up endurance?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

How can I improve my climbing?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

How can I improve on the flats?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Do I change up my pace?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Do I rest once or twice a week?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

When do I stop strength training?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Is the trainer good on an empty stomach?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Do I go out riding on an empty stomach?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Morning or afternoon sessions? Could I do them?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Do I go hiking or swimming?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Do I ride in a group or by myself?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Do I take supplements?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

What do I have for breakfast?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

What do I eat during the ride?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Are all those gels good for me?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Do I drink only water at the start or salts+water?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Do I go out if it rains?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Is my weight a big factor on a ride or race?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Can I put in some quality training at the start?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Mikel<\/a><\/p>\n

These are just some of the questions that many cyclists ask themselves during the season. Not just beginners, but many who have been riding for years. I\u2019m of the opinion that nothing\u2019s written in stone and not everything works for everyone<\/strong>. But it\u2019s obvious that it\u2019s not a question of going nuts either. For most people, riding is a hobby, though as the months pass by, we all like to get a little better at it.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll try to give my points of view on all these questions and many more. As an athlete and trainer, I\u2019ll tell you that I really like to use logic, and especially to KNOW the person I\u2019m training, their habits, personality, goals, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

Going back to the beginning, not everything works for everyone. It\u2019s true that all pros use certain principles based on what they believe to be best for each individual. But those parameters, like everything else in life, are \u201cstandard\u201d parameters that come from studying hundreds of people to yield an estimated and objective average, which is then applied to real-life practice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

But obviously, within that average there are extremes. The average of 1 and 3 is 2, but notice how far 1 is from 3. That\u2019s why I always insist on not going overboard with data<\/strong>, even though it\u2019s crucial for providing a baseline to work with. I say that because it\u2019s a common mistake to be obsessed with workout zones, thresholds, watt\/kilo ratios, etc.<\/p>\n

Something else to keep in mind is the time you have available to ride, which is why it\u2019s very important to consider three things when setting goals or targets<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

1 –\u00a0TIME AVAILABLE PER DAY AND PER WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n

2 \u2013 REAL GOALS<\/strong><\/p>\n

3 \u2013 DREAM GOALS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why dream goals? There are undoubtedly harder goals that will be more gratifying than previous goals and that will drive us even harder. With humility and objectivity, but with ambition. Ambition in sports isn\u2019t bad at all if you realize that to reach the goal you\u2019ll have to experience a lot of suffering that will make you stronger and more realistic. Real or realistic goals help keep you aiming for your dream goal without getting frustrated. If you achieve your dream in the end, great, you will have reached the end of the road. If not, you\u2019ll have to decide whether to modify your dream or let it continue to guide you season after season.<\/p>\n

For example, finishing a race in 6.15-6.30, but my dream is to finish it in 6.15.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every week we\u2019ll give you small tips on training and especially on how to schedule your weeks and months so you can even out your training load.<\/p>\n

TAKE CARE!!!! Until the next training tips\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

CARPE DIEM!!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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