Spin Class as Speed Training

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BETTY925

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6/23/10 11:12 A

hummm. Interesting since I just finished my second half 15 minutes faster than my first and I stated spin classes two months ago. Might be something to that!

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BEAR2009

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6/22/10 7:13 A

How often do you think you should incorporate spinning to help with speed training?

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SLEEPYDEAN

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6/10/10 4:49 P

I want to try spinning so badly. There is a spin studio in my town, and I have a pass for 1 free class, but the Saturdays when they offer the beginner class have always fallen on race days. I should be able to try it in the next month, since I am not training for my half yet.

I am also planning to join a gym this weekend, and they off "cycling" at times that fit my schedule, so I will definitely be trying it soon.

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MARGARITTM

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6/7/10 1:22 P

I'm willing to give it a "spin" Thanks for the tip!

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6/4/10 1:48 P

I'm thinking about taking up spinning twice a week but I guess I'd have to give up a run day for it:( I don't run on Sundays and Fridays

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5/11/10 1:18 P

I love spin too but I have cut back. I read Jeff Galloways book and while training for a half/full, you should not take spin on you cross training days (non running days) because of your legs. Regular biking is fine but not spin/in out of your seat. Maybe someone else could ellaborate more. I was kind of surprised.

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5/8/10 9:39 P

I have heard this somewhere- thanks for the reminder. I used to love spin class- might have to try and catch one.

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5/8/10 9:30 A

Interesting..I've never thought of spinning in any terms other than just improving my cardiovascular endurance.
Thanks!

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5/7/10 11:54 A

I took up spinning for the same reasons! My spin instructor is actually a 35x marathoner and said that her first race after she took up spinning she shaved 15 MINUTES off her marathon time!

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MRS_LOOMIS

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5/7/10 11:45 A

I hit a wall on my speed training a while ago, so after my last half I decided to try the spin class at my gym. (My 13 year old needed to be at school early--about 30 minutes before class start, so that made it easy.)

Once I got through the first class, I figured that the spinning would be great training to improve stride turnover...and what do you know, today, I found my turnover faster and less fatiguing!

Who knew???

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