York Tour de Pink: Training Guide (Part 5) Last month of training!

Can you believe we are beginning our last month of training? The Tour de Pink is just around the corner. By now you should all be comfortable on your bikes and feeling the increase in mileage. I hope that you are enjoying the training as much as me.

I know that finding the time to get in the training can be difficult. Sometimes if you have to miss a day, it is good just to pick it up at the next workout and not try to make up a missed workout on top of the new one. It is going to be important to come into the Tour de Pink feeling prepared but not tired. If you are trying to make up missed workouts you will inevitably come to a point where you are not getting enough recovery. So my advice is to rely on the fact that you have been training a few months, and just stay as close to the schedule as possible. When I was racing, I heard it a million times… Relax, don’t worry…

I am really looking forward to meeting all the new people and rekindling friendships from last year’s ride. It’s just around the corner! While you’re training this month keep in mind the reasons why we are all involved in this tour. Think of our friends, sisters, mothers and maybe even yourself, who have been struggled with breast cancer. We are cycling for an important reason and its going to be a very special experience for all of us. So, happy training and see you soon!

Mari