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« on: December 17, 2009, 06:22:48 AM »
I am REALLY!!!!! wanting to enter in a hare scramble this year, but I feel my endurance isn't where it should be to enter a race  Grin Grin.  Is there any endurance training that you other hare scramblers do to prepare for a race?............. ANY info would be appreciated Huh Huh
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« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2009, 08:30:55 AM »
Cardio and weight lifting.
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« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2009, 05:06:24 PM »
yep.  Cardio.  core muscles.  squats, rows, abs, chest, arms, back.
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« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2009, 05:59:47 PM »
Most hare scrambles are 1.5-2 hours long, which doesn't sound that bad until you consider that you don't get to take any breaks.  I used to take for granted all the time I'd spend stopped during a normal weekend ride, especially after a crash.  But in a race, you have to pick yourself up and keep going right away.

That said, I agree with the cardio comments.  See if you can do something active for 2 hours straight - even if it's just yardwork or light jogging/walking.  If you can do that, then you're ready for your first race!  From there, the advice of weights and core excercises can definitely make you more competitive and reduce the post-race fatigue, but it's not 100% necessary if you just want to have fun.

Not to overlook the obvious... the best way to train for 2 hours of all-out riding is to spend more time riding!  (I know... easier said than done!)
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