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Todd Hatfield on July 15, 2022 at 4:59 pm · in reply to: Another variation of the oft-asked question … #69203

Thanks much Mark. I will do as advised.

[Todd Hatfield]

Todd Hatfield on July 13, 2022 at 5:54 pm · in reply to: Another variation of the oft-asked question … #69156

I forgot to mention that I did not too fatigued either (my legs were feeling a bit of ME effect later in the test). I could have kept going if there had been a good reason and if I had more treadmill motivation.

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Todd Hatfield on May 16, 2022 at 5:28 pm · in reply to: AeT threshold Test Results and Discussion #67278

I knew this test was coming, so I did it about 5 weeks ago, again last Thursday, and again today. The first time I was well rested – 3 days off before; last Thursday not rested – 0 days off before; today not rested – 1 day off before. “Off” days frequently include yoga for me (like yesterday which unfortunately also included a lot of moving furniture). Even though each time I felt like I could just keep going and going (except for my toes), I’m getting worse …

1st time: 75 min (15+60); 10% incline; 3.8 mph; starting HR142; drift 5.4%
2nd time: 75 min; 15% incline; 3.1 mph; starting HR137; drift 7.0%
3rd time: 75 min; 15% incline; 3.0 mph; starting HR131; drift 8.8%

I think I have two takeaways: 1) starting HR never really settles to a specific number and it seems easier to me to just bump the treadmill speed by 0.1 mph. That’s quantifiable. And 2) I’m thinking rest really is the key and that I’ll hold off re-testing until I know I’m well rested.

Not really looking for answers at this point; just sharing data.

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Todd Hatfield on May 16, 2022 at 10:10 am · in reply to: May 2022 Introductions / Goals / Geographies #67242

Hey it’s Todd from Central Kentucky. I’ve always been hooked on mountains but for many years I kept it “casual” (car camping, hiking, etc). The hardest things I had done were Yosemite Falls and Half Dome / Clouds Rest trails, many years ago. Then in 2013 some friends asked me to join in on some adventure travel, biking in Tuscany. I needed to get in better shape! Since I don’t care too much for road biking (Tuscany’s different) I started mountain biking. The next year we chose to hike the Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu – my first 15K+ complete with an out of season blizzard. One thing kept leading to another and then in 2019 I hooked up with Exum Guides to do the Grand. In 2020 we did the Cirque of the Towers (Pingora / Wolf’s Head – I’m glad I didn’t know what I was getting talked into until I was fully committed), and then last year Mt Moran (highly recommended!) and Disappointment Peak. This year we’re going to Titcomb Basin for Gannett, Mt Helen, and Ellingwood. My thoughts keep wandering to Western Europe, especially the Matterhorn, but other than that I don’t have specific objectives. I think Colorado and especially Wyoming could keep me content for a long time. I’ve done fine on those peaks that I’ve attempted, but I’d like to be much effective with my time spent training. So here I am …

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Todd Hatfield on May 12, 2022 at 9:44 am · in reply to: Intro and Apple Watch TPeaks Sync Question #67063

Victor:

Thanks so much; that’s super helpful! Especially the drag-and-drop part. Worked like a charm.

Todd