In the Dallas area, we don't have very many long hills. There is one that is about 1/4 mile long with 7-8% grade. I went out today to do repeats on it. I read somewhere that for base period on the bike STR training, it's a good idea to keep power under FTP. Being that it only took me a couple minutes to ascend, it felt WAY too easy. For subsequent repeats, I did them at 125+% of FTP. This, of course, is anaerobic area. Should I just keep power under FTP this early in the season? I don't want to find myself peaking early. I was just using this to help build strength in my legs. I tend to stay away from weights in the gym for lower body. I hurt myself last year doing that.
I would assume that going anaerobic may not be a bad thing so long as I watch my CTL ramp. Is that a true statement?
Another question about this........ What cadence do you use when doing these hill repeats? I did some at very low (50-60) and others at higher (75 to 80ish). I know Coggan has a good argument against doing low cadence/high resistance work for generating power. Thoughts on that?
I would assume that going anaerobic may not be a bad thing so long as I watch my CTL ramp. Is that a true statement?
Another question about this........ What cadence do you use when doing these hill repeats? I did some at very low (50-60) and others at higher (75 to 80ish). I know Coggan has a good argument against doing low cadence/high resistance work for generating power. Thoughts on that?