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saulj on January 13, 2022 at 9:23 am · in reply to: FYI HR monitor chest straps can connect to an Apple Watch #62069

Very helpful, thanks!

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saulj on December 15, 2021 at 9:45 am · in reply to: pushing from below, how close do you have to be? #60837

My post is not going through for some reason, not sure why, but to summarize: From reading TFUA and TFNA, listening to Peter Attia and researching energy pathways, my intuition is that the optimization comes from consistency of Z1+/Z2 over months and years, rather than being closer to the actual number from AeT testing.

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saulj on December 12, 2021 at 9:30 am · in reply to: pushing from below, how close do you have to be? #60670

Bill,

Great questions! TL;DR Any training in Z1 or Z2 will help you move the delta between AeT and AnT closer to 15%.

As you said AeT is less a number and more a range. As someone else said in the forum, Zone 2 a proxy, and I am paraphrasing here, for the the theoretical high end of a metabolic function, of processing glucose and fatty acids into ATP at the cellular level without pushing lactate into the bloodstream. However, it is important to remember that Z2 training is the _stimulus_, but there are many adaptations your body makes to that stimulus during recovery. The adaptations your body makes are due to acute and chronic stimuli. In my opinion, the most important adaptation we are making in this phase are connective tissue strengthening built through this kind of low intensity training which will allow us to train safely when we start getting real loads on our back and going uphill. OK, enough exercise phys…

“What’s the optimal target for sub-AeT training?”
You have it right, it is a range, and err to the the lower end. For instance, my AeT is 126, I use 125 as my AeT but anywhere between 110 and 125, has worked for me. If you want more details on why I think going erring to the low end is better than erring high, let me know.

“Does it matter much where in Z2 we accumulate base hours?”
In my opinion, no, it doesn’t matter. More accurately, I should say that I haven’t noticed that in my training. Especially, if as you say, your AeT and AnT are far apart, anywhere in Z2 is perfect. Also remember that I think Marc said in the call that 10% is optimal, and that 15% is good.

“By extension, how much does Z1 training contribute to building one’s aerobic base?”
I don’t know about aerobic base, but it is non-zero, I’m guessing, as part of a chronic stimulus. However, Z1 training is a very valuable part of my training. After I go on a shorter walk, 20- 30 minutes, my hips, back, really everything, feel much better and I feel better the next day so I am ready to go for a harder workout if that is what I am doing.

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saulj on November 28, 2021 at 10:14 am · in reply to: Delay in training schedule due to illness/fatigue #59969

I remember a podcast with both Steve and Scott and they talked about this specifically in the context of when Steve first started working with Scott. I did a quick search but I couldn’t find it, but I think it was near the beginning.

Search for this one, I think it will cover the majority of your questions “Uphill Athlete Podcast – Talking Overtraining”

If you don’t find the podcast or don’t have time to listen, I think they would say, start with whatever is on your schedule whenever you feel good and even then, reduce intensity and/or volume to see where you are. The program is a template, you have to adjust as you go. Don’t mess with overtraining, it will set you back for months, not just days.

Good luck with your recovery!

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saulj on November 27, 2021 at 8:41 am · in reply to: 403 Error #59909

Obviously a new post doesn’t generate that error.

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saulj on November 24, 2021 at 9:58 am · in reply to: Importing Garmin Data to UA Workout #59760

Edgar,

Thanks! I am still working on getting the force pairing. It may be easier in teh long run to just copy and paste data into the USA workout.

saulj

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saulj on November 24, 2021 at 8:05 am · in reply to: Importing Garmin Data to UA Workout #59722

Edgar,

So if I want to have TP use my hrTSS to determine my CTL, I have to hand input the values in the assigned workout? Is that how you do it or do you use CTL?

Thanks for your expertise,

saulj

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saulj on November 23, 2021 at 8:47 am · in reply to: Mountaineering Podcasts #59673

Another vote for Afterglow, they are starting a new season soon (or maybe it has already started).

Also the Sharp End is good for learning how to deal with emergencies.

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saulj on November 6, 2021 at 9:54 pm · in reply to: Where is everyone located? #58906

Reno, NV