Alex,
Thanks for sharing the Training Peaks link. Your HR at the start of the test was around 140. Try doing a test again with target HR at 150.
Shashi
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ParticipantParticipantShashi on March 1, 2021 at 10:45 am · in reply to: Total elevation by month in Trainingpeaks? #51412
Erica,
As you said there is no report in the TrainingPeaks dashboard that provides a monthly summary of elevation gain. Unfortunately, I don’t see Elevation Gain as a metric even when I Export Data (Profile > Settings > Export Data).
I believe you will have to calculate the monthly elevation gain using the weekly summary in Calendar or the Dashboard report. If you find a different solution, let us know.
ParticipantIt’s okay.
If you want, you can try to target HR 5 bpm below AeT to be safe. But based on what you said, I don’t think it’s really a concern.
ParticipantShashi on February 23, 2021 at 10:40 pm · in reply to: HR associated with nose breathing varies between running and hiking uphill #51176I will let others chime in on your question related to flat run vs. uphill hike.
I would recommend doing your AeT (heart rate drift) test and AnT test first and then setting training intensity zones based on these thresholds.
In case you have ADS, a nose breathing test will give you a higher (and inaccurate) AeT.
ParticipantWould something like Interval Timer help?
ParticipantYou might have already read this, but this article has all the information you need for AeT Test.
In your case, an indoor test might be better as you can walk at an incline and maintain the pace once your heart rate stabilizes around the target heart rate.
Participant10 minute warm-up on treadmill at an easy pace
After the warm-up alternate fast/easy pace for 5 minutes –
1-minute on treadmill at fast pace
1-minute on treadmill at easy paceHope that helps.
ParticipantWelcome to the forum.
I am assuming you did an indoor or outdoor AeT test last year and another one recently. You mentioned that pace has dropped on trails, did you see a drop in your AeT based on the tests?
ParticipantShashi on February 19, 2021 at 11:02 am · in reply to: Started tracking total volume vs aerobic – should I correct? #51025Tyler – your understanding is correct.
ParticipantReed – thanks for sharing your post. It’s a great write-up on your training and progress.
nleatham – the only thing I will add to Reed’s recommendations is to follow the Transition Period when you are going through the 24-Week Mountaineering Plan for the first time. Since you are new to structured training, the Transition period will help you prepared for the Base period training. You might have already planned to do this, but thought of highlighting it.
Wish you the best!
ParticipantShashi on February 18, 2021 at 3:45 pm · in reply to: Started tracking total volume vs aerobic – should I correct? #50991miles – thanks for sharing the forum thread. It has some really good inputs from Scott.
Tyler,
My strength workout duration does not change from week to week. For e.g. in the Base Period, I am doing two Max Strength Sessions (each 1.5 hours) and it remains the same for the entire Base Period. Strength Training gets captured (in Training Peaks) as part of the total training volume and I manually add TSS.
Aerobic (Z1/Z2) volume changes as I progress through the training. e.g. Base Period Week 1 Z1/Z2 volume is around 6 hours 20 minutes and in Week 2 it is 6 hours 55 minutes. Week 3, it increases by another 30 minutes.
Climbing for me is limited to indoor climbing in winter and is usually less than 30 minutes of actual time on the wall. I just add this as an additional workout to account for volume/TSS.
In your case, one way to schedule your Base Period Week 1:
Long Aerobic workout: 1 hour 20 minutes
Steep Uphill workout: 40 minutes
Another Aerobic workout: 40 minutes
Recovery Run/Jog: 20 minutes
2 Max Strength Sessions: 45 min. each (1 hour 30 minutes)For Week 2, keep strength sessions the same and increase aerobic volume. Please note that the above recommendation is based on how my 24-week mountaineering training is structured. Feel free to adjust based on your experience and comfort level.
If you are climbing consistently every week and the additional volume (45 minutes) is impacting your ability to do other workouts, then lower volume from some of the other workouts to include climbing time.
Hope this is helpful.
ParticipantDaniel,
Sharing the Training Peaks workout link is just easier for everyone to review, instead of trying to download and open the folders/zipped file you have shared.
You need to stabilize the heart rate for 2-3 minutes before you start the test. I am sure you have read the drift test article. If not, here is the link.
ParticipantShashi on February 16, 2021 at 2:54 pm · in reply to: Zone 2 and ADS – Should I Run Trails, or no? #50920Ryan,
You don’t have to avoid trails, just watch your heart rate and keep it below your AeT. As your AeT improves, your pace will increase. Your frustration is common with people who have ADS.
Here is a forum discussion that you might find helpful –
Beginner: I want to Run not Walk RE: AeT base training frustration 🙂
ParticipantDaniel,
Can you make your workout public and share the Training Peaks link?
How long was your warm-up run to the track? Did your heart rate stabilize at the target heart rate before you started the test?
ParticipantThank you for your suggestion. I will share it with the coaches.