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20-11.-2007, 05:24 AM
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Re: The wisdom of 90% of 20 min MP intervals?
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27-11.-2007, 06:03 AM
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Re: The wisdom of 90% of 20 min MP intervals?
Agreed.
My coach had me set a goal of doing 3x20 @ 105% of FTP (yeah, right). I did 22:30 @106% then ... 23:30 @99% finished with 14:00 (different hill) @ 99% So, I did a solid hour of L4 at 99-106% (not bad for overweight and out of shape); however, it was very taxing and I bet I could have done these intervals at 95-100% and had more in the tank for today. As a "test" to make sure FTP is on target it might make sense but seems less than optimal if the goal is to maximize L4 time and improve FTP |
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27-11.-2007, 06:14 AM
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27-11.-2007, 07:28 AM
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27-11.-2007, 09:26 AM
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27-11.-2007, 09:59 AM
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27-11.-2007, 10:33 AM
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Re: The wisdom of 90% of 20 min MP intervals?
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I have been doing 2 x 20's about 3 x week with a rest day between for a few weeks (3)now. And then I do a group ride for fun on weekends. My goal is to string about 6 weeks like this as a precursor to a winter plan. I basically try and ride at close to FTP level, and putting aside variables for riding indoors versus the early winter cold, it seems to be close. Basically 20 min intervals in high 250's low 260s versus a one hour solo TT wearing booties, face warmer, with 5 pounds of partially digested turkey in my colon @262. That's a pretty close ratio. The intervals have been climbing up as well, from struggling to keep it at 245 a few weeks ago, to almost 260 now averagingthe two intervals. I can't say it is a miracle program, but if you look at Tyson's thread and my limited experience, you could follow worse programs to build a winter base. |
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