Solving YOUR Problem

There are many resolutions to problems, but what is yours? What is the effort/output level you are training for? Is it a race, certain hill, or just keeping up with the local group ride.

Figure out the length of time and effort level required for your goal. Slice it up into smaller pieces.

Example: 10 min hill climb; dice up into 1,2,3 minute intervals where you perform at an effort level exceeding what it takes to do the 10 min climb. Total interval time should be above your goal (12-20 minutes). As you are able to work through the shorter intervals, increase the length of the intervals, 5,6,8,10 minutes till you reach your goal. You should still be performing the intervals at an effort above what it (originally) takes to do the 10 min climb.

Now, when you head back to that 10 min climb, you'll be going faster up it than ever before!

In theory it's fairly simple, but can get more complex as there are many aspects to performance. But, for this part, just break down your goals into small chunks, attack those with full energy and you'll be ready for when it's time to truly go all out!