I remember hearing the advice to ride the race the same way I trained at home. At the time it made sense and was my strategy for many years, until I was trying to level up from 50 mile events to the single-day 100 miler… Today, I dedicate roughly 80% of my training efforts toward low intensity workouts, which are often referred to as zone 2 training. When an athlete spends a significant amount of time in this low intensity zone, the body becomes more adept at burning fat for fuel and builds endurance with minimal muscle fatigue.
Hope Horsemanship 