[amet1984]

amet1984 on May 6, 2018 at 9:21 am · in reply to: How unfit am I? #9700

If you are not using TrainingPeaks then you should give it a try. This would give you a measure of ‘fitness.’

You did an 80 Tss run and felt good the next day. I would say that certainly makes you fit.

You run 10 miles non stop. That would indicate you are fit.

How fit you are depends on what you want to accomplish. I want to climb 14,000 foot summits via easy routes, in ‘alpine style.’ In my view being able to do this would make me very fit, but nothing like people who are climbing Denali. And the comparison goes on as there is always someone fitter. If you are doing a run like this as part of an additional ten hours of training a week I would consider you very fit.

This is all about personal goals and achieving them. Can you do what you want to do?

That’s how I would look at it.

I hope that helps.

[amet1984]

amet1984 on May 6, 2018 at 9:02 am · in reply to: Jiu Jitsu Sparring and Easy Yoga Recovery TSS #9699

Chris,
Thanks for the post. As it turns out I wore the HR monitor a few times during rolling and it can be relatively intense, 80 TSS per hour like your Muay Thai.

JJ is something I’m committed to. Adding long hikes with a back pack to get ready for ‘easy’ mountaineering objectives definitely improved my cardio fitness. Training Peaks confirms increasing fitness and is an interesting addition to the training regimen.

How I wish I would have done Muay Thai in the 1980’s. But as an old man it would be way too brutal.

Best to you!

[amet1984]

amet1984 on April 17, 2018 at 9:53 am · in reply to: A little update #9409

Congratulations!

[amet1984]

amet1984 on April 17, 2018 at 9:51 am · in reply to: Training Watch Recomendation #9408

I recently bought a Suunto Ambit 3 for $239 on Amazon.

So far I’m thrilled with it’s performance.

[amet1984]

amet1984 on March 26, 2018 at 10:07 am · in reply to: Day Hikes and Hill Runs #8864

Scott,
Thank you for answering this question, it’s very helpful.

I plug a workout into TrainingPeaks as if it were completed and it gives me a TSS. The numbers are the time, distance and then minimum, average and maximum heart rate.

I’ve been using a Fitbit and have a Fenix 3 coming tomorrow. Clearly a better heartrate monitor will help.

The key point you make is comparing the ‘way you feel’ with what the ‘numbers’ say.

Thanks again!

[amet1984]

amet1984 on March 23, 2018 at 5:34 pm · in reply to: Jiu Jitsu Sparring and Easy Yoga Recovery TSS #8837

Scott,
Thank you for your response.

I’m very new to this approach to training.

It’s becoming clear that at increasing CTL’s the training load needs to increase substantially. It looks like getting comfortable, and fluent, with ATL on paper vs. the body itself is the most critical thing to learn.

Although I’m highly analytical, the training regimen will soon be over my head. I will likely need to consult your group to help planning for my goals.

Thanks again.