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08-18-15, 05:51 PM
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08-18-15, 05:52 PM
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08-18-15, 05:53 PM
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08-18-15, 06:04 PM
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I don't even test anymore, just set it based on how well I do hitting my zones in training. Everything but an all out hour effort is guesswork anyway.
08-18-15, 06:28 PM
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and even then it may not be a completely accurate test value due to a number of reasons.
Whats most important is that your Test Method is consistent - that's when the number you get becomes useful. Let's not forget about that "F" in FTP.
Whats most important is that your Test Method is consistent - that's when the number you get becomes useful. Let's not forget about that "F" in FTP.
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08-18-15, 08:01 PM
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I just go with whatever strava tells me.... and it aint pretty. (my FTP)
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08-18-15, 08:46 PM
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Just came down from altitude.
Holy crap. The power. It's so easy now. I feel like a Super Saiyan.
Holy crap. The power. It's so easy now. I feel like a Super Saiyan.
08-18-15, 09:02 PM
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So yeah, Tuesday Worlds was fast tonight, everyone just went all out. Settled into a group and picked some riders off, was pulling about 10 dudes up feeling great at well over my normal pace....and my calf locked up. I would have been mad but it was an outstanding effort while it lasted.
My calf locks up way too much, I need to work on my hydration and other stuff cus I get them every hammerfest when its over 90.
My calf locks up way too much, I need to work on my hydration and other stuff cus I get them every hammerfest when its over 90.
08-19-15, 05:38 AM
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08-19-15, 08:22 AM
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Even though I'm in total JRA mode (no prescribed intervals/training) I ended up putting in an 11hr week last week (a lot for me), with rides both days on the weekend! I never do that. Now I have a -30tsb.
In the spirit of total laziness, I have decided to sleep in an surf the internet this morning, turning my 2hr ride into a 1hr ride
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Now that's more like it!
In the spirit of total laziness, I have decided to sleep in an surf the internet this morning, turning my 2hr ride into a 1hr ride
. Now that's more like it!
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08-19-15, 08:23 AM
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Z4 day scheduled. One kid in bed with a fever. Another has #$!@# pinkeye. (which you don't get this way btw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYXLKRNCVrw, it's most often just rhinovirus aka the common cold)
Anyway no riding.
Anyway no riding.
08-19-15, 09:28 AM
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Z4 day scheduled. One kid in bed with a fever. Another has #$!@# pinkeye. (which you don't get this way btw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYXLKRNCVrw, it's most often just rhinovirus aka the common cold)
Anyway no riding.
Anyway no riding.
08-19-15, 10:00 AM
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So yeah, Tuesday Worlds was fast tonight, everyone just went all out. Settled into a group and picked some riders off, was pulling about 10 dudes up feeling great at well over my normal pace....and my calf locked up. I would have been mad but it was an outstanding effort while it lasted.
My calf locks up way too much, I need to work on my hydration and other stuff cus I get them every hammerfest when its over 90.
My calf locks up way too much, I need to work on my hydration and other stuff cus I get them every hammerfest when its over 90.
08-19-15, 10:10 AM
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I'm going the other direction of less data. My quarq has been broken for like 2 weeks and it's actually kind of nice to ride without power. I still have time/distance/elevation though
08-19-15, 10:21 AM
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08-19-15, 10:23 AM
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It will be about 1 month before I formally test FTP and get back on the horse for real.
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08-19-15, 11:18 AM
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Bread and butter 2x30' @ 90%