[keith brown]

keith brown on April 12, 2022 at 11:03 am · in reply to: Fitness (CTL) needed for a specific peak #65462

Mark, I recall from another UA article about the use of CTL and the need to maintain at or above a threshold for some months (as a guide). Using the CTL metric for Acon/Denali, let’s say 90 for example, as a guide what does the weekly TSS look like for a two-week taper? EXAMPLE: Taper-week-1 40% below previous week’s volume (or some TSS number); Taper-week-2 be 80% less (or some weekly TSS average)?

I recall a few sessions ago, some folks being a bit anxious or concerned about reduced volume/intensity durng taper leading up the Denali, feeling like they are loosing fitness. Scott commented the anxiety being “good” because it means you are tapering. My thought is using the weekly reduction in TSS (as a guide) during the taper might help put our egos in check.

Thoughts?

[keith brown]

keith brown on April 9, 2022 at 12:49 pm · in reply to: Combining Strength and Z2 Mid Week #65362

Thank you Mark!

[keith brown]

keith brown on April 8, 2022 at 9:39 pm · in reply to: Combining Strength and Z2 Mid Week #65349

Same day, back to back. Example is strength training in gym, 5-10 min break, then straight to stair climber or treadmill for Z2 or Z3 training.

[keith brown]

keith brown on April 8, 2022 at 8:07 pm · in reply to: Combining Strength and Z2 Mid Week #65345

One correction – combining strength with Z2 or Z3 intervals.