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Your training plan is in full swing now, you\u2019ve spent about 11 hours in the saddle so far and done a lot of cross-training. Fatigue could be setting in and that\u2019s why this week will be all about recovery. It\u2019s important to have regular lighter weeks in your training plan to give your body time to catch up. We will also take a look at recovery nutrition and mobility work to go along with it.<\/strong>
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Week 5 \u2013 Recovery<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Every five weeks or so it\u2019s beneficial to take the foot off the gas. It allows your body to recover and get stronger and it also helps prevent overtraining. Tuesday will be a 60-minute talking pace (TP) ride with a 20-minute moderate pace (MP) push in the middle like last week. But you will only do 30-45 minutes at talking pace (TP) on Thursday and 60 minutes on Sunday. You can use the remaining time to do some mobility as described below and focus on nutrition so that you\u2019re fresh and full of energy for week 6.<\/p>\n

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Recovery nutrition<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Get in the habit of planning a good meal after your rides, especially after longer and harder ones. If you give your body enough carbohydrates and protein in a ratio of 3:1, it will replenish glycogen and repair muscles much faster. For example, about 250 g of rice with 120 g of chicken, 1 banana with 500 ml of whole milk, or a sandwich filled with a can of tuna all make good ratios. If you want to know everything important about recovery nutrition, check out our series on the topic here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mobility and active recovery training<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s good to do some mobility regularly, but it\u2019s especially important when you\u2019re trying to recover. It could be in a form of a massage, or you could focus on your tense areas with specific exercises. Here are a few tips for stretches<\/a> that could form a basis for this type of routine.<\/p>\n

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If your hamstrings are properly stretched out, they will let your pelvis tilt forward on the saddle, allowing for a more aerodynamic position.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bike maintenance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A light week is also great for bike maintenance. It\u2019s time to resolve any issues you\u2019ve been postponing and then give your bike a good wash<\/a>. Check out our article to see how to do it safely. You\u2019ll also prolong the life of your chain if you lube it regularly, here is how to do it right<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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