I have done crossfit for about 6 months now.  I have made freakish strength gains but my cardio capabilities for endurance mtbing (4+ hours) have decreased significantly.  I find that after doing the WOD I am too wasted to complete my cycling requirements.  Is it a good idea to break the WODs into day on/ day off cycle so I can complete my cycling requirements or should I give up endurance cycling or crossfit?  I guess I am asking if crossfit can coexist with endurance cycling? Has anyone struggled with this balance?  Changed the format for both sports?  Etc.?

Thanks for your help

http://www.crossfitendurance.com/

These guys may be what you’re looking for.

Additionally, you’re looking at a specialization, so something may have to give (not completely) but you’ll have to make a balance in there somewhere.

I used to supplement my WODs with Crossfit Endurance and it helped enormously!  Plus it’s fun!

Thanks for the help, I didn’t know there was an endurance supplement to the reg. WOD. I am going to give it a try.

Yeah, see how it works for you and let us know!

TP

Hi,

Have you tried the Crossfitendurance.com workouts yet?  Did they help?  I also ride MTB and want to start with CFE once I get the hang of the main CF workouts.