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Originally Posted by h2o  Not going to claim that my advice is the best, but I've found cardio work - peak output and endurance - to be very helpful, plus is tranferable to other disciplines. Fartleks - alternating medium intensity with very high intensity work - are great, I think.Can be done on bike or in gym. |
You shouldn't be doing any "very high intensity" work during winter if you want to race track. You should be doing your aerobic component and maybe weights to throw on some muscle mass. As the season nears, you reduce the weights and distance and increase the speed work and actual track drills. Same principles as road with more emphasis on strength (upper, core and lower - not just legs!) and leg speed.
