I have about a year and change of pretty solid training under my belt. Last year was my first year racing. I made decent progress, but wasn't at all consistent. This year, I have been more methodical in my training, and have seen my power numbers rising rapidly recently. I think the gains are coming for several reasons. One, having the year in my legs I think has allowed me to recover much better, and having been through the previous winter of training, Im much stronger mentally in terms of completing workouts. Plus rollers are much more pleasant than my old stationary trainer.
So here I am in late February with numbers about 15-20 watts higher than I was able to push at peak last year, and doing them more consistently. Is there any reason to hold back the gains when they seem to be there for the taking, and I have the motivation or should I take what I can get when I can get it? I know there is a long season ahead, and dont want to burn out, but have no idea how much more there is in the well. Is the only way to find the limit by exceeding it?
I was competitive early in the year last year, but not so much later in the year, so I know I need to be stronger than I was last year to reach my goals.
So here I am in late February with numbers about 15-20 watts higher than I was able to push at peak last year, and doing them more consistently. Is there any reason to hold back the gains when they seem to be there for the taking, and I have the motivation or should I take what I can get when I can get it? I know there is a long season ahead, and dont want to burn out, but have no idea how much more there is in the well. Is the only way to find the limit by exceeding it?
I was competitive early in the year last year, but not so much later in the year, so I know I need to be stronger than I was last year to reach my goals.