For years, coaches, physiologists and Joe Blow on the internet have been discussing the best training methods. Some have argued for the primacy of the base. Everything revolves around the base, or LSD (long-slow-distance) training session. Miles and miles of “easy” riding are prescribed before and more intense sessions are allowed.

That is at least MY question. In training on both the bike and run I'll usually put in an effort which keeps me around 150-160bpm, I typically do about 1.5 the distance I'm training for on the long rides however in the races I'm usually KILLING IT at 175+ for the entire race. Am I short changing myself in my training? Should I be training harder and racing softer? Weary is the path that does not challenge.