Consistency Beats Trying To Be Perfect

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  • čas přidán 16. 04. 2022
  • As ever, whilst out on my bike this week I have been doing a lot of thinking.
    I now believe it is more worthwhile to strive for consistency in training rather than perfection. In this video I explain why and how I believe it could be beneficial for you, too.
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Komentáře • 99

  • @galenkehler
    @galenkehler Před rokem

    Simply riding my bike every day has been one of the best training tools for me. Having that consistency is a huge mental boost, and I end up feeling my fitness and knowing myself better.

  • @jasonhopkins6357
    @jasonhopkins6357 Před 2 lety +3

    You’d make a great 1 to 1 coach, some great advice.

  • @simonchristopher8628
    @simonchristopher8628 Před 2 lety +8

    Great video Chris. It reminds me of something a friend once told me. “If you expect nothing but perfection you will be doomed to failure.”

  • @jamesbarber9733
    @jamesbarber9733 Před 2 lety +13

    Love the orange of the bike, the subject matter of this video is so bang on!! Chris your an absolute legend and hit the nail on the head it's ok to aim for the stars and settle for the moon.

  • @FlorianFreimoser
    @FlorianFreimoser Před 2 lety +1

    I am not really qualified to comment, but would like to add one thing anyway. I have the impression listening and feeling one's body eventually adds to the feeling of happiness and satisfaction that I think you describe. There are days when I cycle slowly, sometimes faster and other times I start slow and then it gets faster all by itself 🙂. I would not want a machine or training plan tell me how I have to ride.

  • @cyclotaur6315
    @cyclotaur6315 Před 2 lety +5

    Sporadic viewer of your vids but these last two have been fantastic. Getting that balance and consistency in your life and riding keeps everyone happy. Great advice, many thanks. 👍

  • @ronbell7920
    @ronbell7920 Před 2 lety +4

    My wife is the poster girl for consistency. 60 years young, at it everyday! I am always playing catch-up.

  • @dh7314
    @dh7314 Před 2 lety +9

    When I used to run a lot I noticed how Strava totally ruined many peoples training. Instead of balanced targeted training, with intervals and recovery runs, all runs (being public) meant people were always trying to impress on their Strava, suddenly nobody did real recovery runs. Lots of people I knew burned themselves out trying to look great in Strava.

  • @crycrcfyhf8862
    @crycrcfyhf8862 Před 2 lety +10

    I can vouch for consistency. I’ve been doing lots of zone 2 over hard mentally taxing interval sessions and I’ve seen Huge improvements to my cycling fitness

  • @fatbloaterdave
    @fatbloaterdave Před 2 lety

    I think fitting cycling around work and family has really helped me with this. I tend to ride 10-12 hours a week and for the past few years I have managed to do 6 month+ blocks of 5-6 days a week. Sometimes skipping workouts when tired but always riding.

  • @dave136
    @dave136 Před 2 lety +1

    What a very important subject Chris..I needed this not just for my cycling but in Life ..button reset ..Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @dazza9360
    @dazza9360 Před 2 lety

    One of your Best!!!

  • @davidburgess741
    @davidburgess741 Před 2 lety +1

    Too disorganized to seek training consistency. I'll settle for pretty good, or a bit better than average! The goal now is to have fun. On occasion I'll run it to the red line though.

  • @MrOronuts
    @MrOronuts Před 2 lety

    Nice and true words of an extraordinary athlete just growing older. Thanks!

  • @abnerdonaldson6010
    @abnerdonaldson6010 Před 2 lety

    Great work Chris...pedal on my friend!!!

  • @n22pdf
    @n22pdf Před 2 lety

    Great vid Chris so relevant to cycling and everyday life.. its great to listen to your perspective on your racing life and current thinking 👍👍🚴

  • @Cade_Media
    @Cade_Media Před 2 lety +1

    love this!

  • @davecarroll666
    @davecarroll666 Před 2 lety

    Some great thoughts about training thanks

  • @joemalone4322
    @joemalone4322 Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely brilliant and what a great perspective on training. Keep them coming.

  • @pinnaclewd
    @pinnaclewd Před 2 lety

    Another great video Chris 👍