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The 2001-2002 Training Strategy
By Mike Muha


So what did I do during the 2001-2002 season?
Here training log summary information:

Below are detailed training logs, by training phase:

and for the full year  (1.2MB)
 

What happened 
during racing season?
Did my strategy pay off? Read about my race experiences in the 

Here's the process I used to define my training strategy for 2001/2002, and how I evaluated my progress over the training season through the first race.

Getting Started: Goal Setting
April 4, 2001 - By Mike Muha
For the last several years, I haven't been skiing much. Now I want to get back into shape for the Michigan Cup. I only have so much time. How am I going to spend it and why?

Evaluation: How Fit Am I Anyways?
June 9, 2001 - By Mike Muha
I undergo physiology testing on a treadmill and a dunking in a hydrostatic weighing tank for assessing body composition. What were the results and how did they get translated into personalized training zones?

The High Level Plan: Training Phases
July 10, 2001 - By Mike Muha
My training season is broken into phases, each phase focusing on a particular aspect of training. Part of the "phasing" comes from information learned at the XC Oregon June 2001 Race Camp, part from things learned long ago, part from books like "SERIOUS Training for Endurance Athletes".

Different Ways to Determine Training Zones
Oct 6, 2001 - By Mike Muha
Comparing four methods of determining training zones. It's a mess.

How am I Doing? Goals vs. Reality
Dec 12, 2001 - By Mike Muha
With snow imminent, it seems appropriate to reflect on my training up to this point. I set five main training goals last spring. Am I on track?