I could go down the rabbit hole on acclimatization for sure 🙂 Is there a specific question you have about it that I can answer?
Chantelle Robitaille
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I just have to say, that was an awesome typo- though I tend to struggle with unlimited lunch capacity 🙂
Re. your question, Debra’s advice is very sound in that it would be important to have some testing done to determine whether you do in fact have some diminished capacity- and why. This will help determine what will help you if you are experiencing that.
The most basic test is spirometry and it measures the amount of air the lungs can hold. The test also measures how forcefully you can empty air from the lungs.
Spirometry is used to screen for diseases that affect lung volumes and those that affect the airways, like COPD and asthma.
Lung volume testing is another commonly performed lung function test. It is more precise than spirometry and measures the volume of air in the lungs, including the air that remains at the end of a normal breath. In addition, a diffusing capacity test measures how easily oxygen enters the bloodstream. Exercise testing helps evaluate causes of shortness of breath. There are also tests to find out if asthma is present when the usual breathing test results are normal.
I would start there and learn more about what you are experiencing and get the information you need to know whether there is a type of medication, therapy, device, etc. that will help you.
ModeratorChantelle Robitaille on February 6, 2023 at 10:44 am · in reply to: Links from Q+A session- February 5, 2023 #75406There are many different metrics we can collect with any number of gadgets- but it’s also helpful to know how that data is sourced, how it’s been validated (how reliable the data is), and how to use that data. We will get into more Training Peaks metrics and data in a future lesson for those that would like to dive into that a little more. It’s also important to really pay attention to how you feel- before, during, and after workouts and to track that information for yourself over time as well. There isn’t any one specific number that will tell you are tired, fit, ready, improving/not improving, etc. rather it is looking at your individual and overall information and data over time.
Wearables these days have a lot of different functions, some more useful than others, some more accurate than others. For those who are interested in learning about HRV, the app that I mentioned is one that was developed by a researcher (Marco Altini, Ph.D.) who specializes in this area of research. This app does something that the popular wearables don’t- it takes into account individual variability and learns what is normal for an individual (rather than making a broad suggestion as wearables and data aggregators do). The app also takes into consideration the many lifestyle factors that also have an impact on your level of fatigue and readiness. For those interested in learning little more on how this data is used in different wearables, welcome to the rabbit hole 🙂 I am in no way saying anyone needs to track HRV or use this app, but putting this here for those who expressed an interest in learning about it.
https://medium.com/@altini_marco/data-interpretation-issues-in-wearables-a3942cae82ac
ModeratorChantelle Robitaille on February 3, 2023 at 8:42 am · in reply to: Explanation of hrTSS/tTSS/TSS #75335This is a bit too complex to answer in a forum post, but there are good explanations on the TP website.
https://www.trainingpeaks.com/learn/articles/an-introduction-to-trainingpeaks-metrics/
https://www.trainingpeaks.com/learn/articles/training-with-tss-vs-hrtss-whats-the-difference/What you are calling a “desginated TSS” is actually an estimated TSS that TP calculates. After completing your workout, TP will assign a score in either TSS or hrTSS (and you can toggle between these). Everything in TP is benchmarked against threshold pace or HR. When you see TSS as a score, that score has been given based on your threshold pace/speed, when it’s hrTSS the score has been given based on your threshold HR.
If you have not set anything as your threshold pace or HR yet (or for those on a Base plan who will not be setting these), the numbers you see are pretty meaningless as there isn’t an accurate number set here and therefore it’s an inaccurate representation of how hard your workout was.
On our 3rd call, we will be diving into some of these metrics- what they mean, how they are calculated, how to use/not to use the info, etc.
C.
ModeratorHi Paula,
Sorry to hear that! I hope you are feeling better by now. The best thing is to take a rest from things that aggravate it. If you feel OK with walking or swimming that is great exercise to do. Upper body and core- as well as yoga, are all great options while you are feeling pain.
Also- if it lingers through the weekend, might not be a bad idea to see a physical therapist.
C.
Moderator@Sheena,
I would say go with 145 for now on your aerobic sessions and see how that goes for you.
Great work!
ModeratorHi Elaine,
You could try 145 on your next aerobic session and see how that goes. Good work on getting this figured out!
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ModeratorHi Aisha!
Go to your Female Uphill Athlete Group page and scroll down to the bottom- you will see Chamonix Mountain Fit and Yoga are there. We did a demonstration of how to find this on the January 25 call- if you missed it, you can watch the recording and I think that will help.
Happy training!
ModeratorChantelle Robitaille on January 30, 2023 at 12:18 pm · in reply to: Impact of Training Plan Adaptations #75214Hi Paula,
Since this is a group program and not an individualized 1:1 coaching plan, it’s really up to you if you choose to adapt it or change it. It’s a bit tough to say how this would impact you since we aren’t reviewing your data to know where you are at now, what your past training looks like, etc.
If you change up the intensity of a program that is a more focused on base aerobic fitness, it means you are taking away from that focus by adding in other workouts- this isn’t good or bad necessarily, just depends on what your goals are.
Happy training!
ModeratorChantelle Robitaille on January 30, 2023 at 12:13 pm · in reply to: Advanced Training Plan 2023 – Feb 11 correct? #75213Correct duration should be 2 hours 🙂
ModeratorHi Elaine,
Looking at your file and where you ran, I think you are getting a negative number due to the downhill segments of the route. If you found this wasn’t too easy, I would suggest setting your AeT as 135 for now and let’s see how that feels in your next few aerobic workouts. Test out how you are feeling and breathing- are you are a conversational pace at a HR range of 122-135? or is that more a story-telling pace for you.