Now I see why they call Friel's book the training bible... - Page 2

Originally Posted by Roadie_scum

Like the bible it's scientifically inaccurate and shouldn't be applied literally.

Originally Posted by Roadie_scum

Small pont: I don't think Performance Manager or even TRIMPS is necessary to sensibly train without enforced rest weeks. Enforced rest weeks are like using a heavy, blunt object for a delicate task. With some self-knowledge and good advice, you can get some very good feedback on the need to rest or train based on things like your mood, how you wake up in the morning, how you sleep, your motivation to train, etc. There are a host of other factors one could consider, but I think it is important to acknowledge that sensible volume management is not exclusively the domain of us tech geeks.

(Which is not to say I don't think the tech geek stuff is the best way to go - of course I do - I am a tech geek!)

Originally Posted by Alex Simmons

I use both the quantitive (e.g. PMC) and qualitative feedback (e.g. rider's mood, other life stresses) when judging the need for some recovery of my clients.