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The Science of Canoeing By Richard Cox

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2) Example <strong>of</strong> a weekly Micro-Cycle for an international Marathon Paddler during the<br />

General Preparatory Personal<br />

Day Time Type Of Training Energy System<br />

Emphasised<br />

Mon AM 5 Miles Steady State Paddle O2<br />

PM 5 Miles Steady state run or cycle O2<br />

Tues AM 3-5 miles fast continuous paddle LA/O2<br />

PM Weight Training Strength Endurance<br />

Wed AM 10-12 miles steady state paddling O2<br />

PM Rest -<br />

Thur AM 5 Miles medium continuous swim O2<br />

PM Weight Training Strength Endurance<br />

Fri AM Rest -<br />

PM Rest<br />

Sat AM 5 Miles fartleck paddle O2<br />

PM 5-6 miles long interval training Strength Endurance<br />

Sun AM<br />

PM<br />

15 miles steady state paddling<br />

concentrating on technique<br />

O2<br />

3) Example <strong>of</strong> a Weekly Micro-cycle for an international Sprint Paddler during the<br />

Specific Preparatory Period<br />

Day Time Type Of Training Energy System<br />

Emphasised<br />

Mon AM 5 Miles Steady State Paddle or Swim O2<br />

PM Interval Training LA/O2<br />

Tues AM 5 Miles Steady State Paddle or run O2<br />

PM Weights Session Power<br />

Wed AM 5 Miles fartleck paddle on the water O2<br />

PM Repetition training on the water LA/O2<br />

Thur AM 5 Miles steady state paddle O2<br />

PM Circuit training Strength Endurance<br />

Fri AM Rest -<br />

PM Rest<br />

Sat AM 5 Miles steady state paddle O2<br />

PM Short interval training ATP/PC<br />

Sun AM Rest -<br />

PM Repetition training on the water or time<br />

trials<br />

LA/O2

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