TrainingPeaks Premium: Worth the Cost?
12-14-20, 01:22 AM
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Agreed. 8 minutes and 3 minutes are doable, but not as ideal for the results. I've only had a stretch that was usable for 20 minute tests on the road in two places I've lived...
12-14-20, 05:51 AM
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For example if 90%FTP efforts for 10 or 15 minutes are a walk in the park or if it feels like an all-out effort, you might need to adjust the FTP value. Next time, if you use the same test you can then apply the same personal adjustment to get the updated interval intensities.
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12-15-20, 07:09 AM
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At this point in the process I'm leaning toward TrainerRoad. It looks like it offers the "best" match for my needs. I may need to pick up a smart trainer to properly perform the ramp tests / FTP tests. That definitely throws a monkey wrench into the equation due to add'l cost, but if it's necessary to get the best out of TR then I'm open to it. And during the summer storm season I'll probably appreciate having a smart trainer so I don't have to ride in the pouring rain.
12-15-20, 08:52 AM
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You can do your FTP tests outside just fine, as long as you can find a stretch of road where you can ride for 20 minutes without having to stop for traffic all the time. It can also be a loop. An all-out 20 min effort will give you roughly 105% of FTP and as I stated above it is not an exact science and possibly you need to adjust FTP estimation if intervals are too hard/easy.
And also, you need to have those stretches of road with fairly interrupted riding anyway in order to do your regular interval workouts.
The value of the trainer is really so you can continue with your training program when weather outside is no good. Or to save time, as a 1-hour workout really just takes 1 hour, while outside there is much more overhead time waisted.
And also, you need to have those stretches of road with fairly interrupted riding anyway in order to do your regular interval workouts.
The value of the trainer is really so you can continue with your training program when weather outside is no good. Or to save time, as a 1-hour workout really just takes 1 hour, while outside there is much more overhead time waisted.
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