I was cramping pretty badly in my abdomen during the last section of tunemah. Had to close my eyes and let the power fall where it may, that’s how bad I was feeling. Anyways, I finished at 100% TSS. I didn’t fail, but I’m worried how will I be able to complete McAdie +1. Could my FTP be too high?…

Are over-under workouts suppose to be this hard? I know, right!!! :tired_face: (maybe we’re just weak… :persevere: )

Evaluate your cooling and hydration. These two factors will be pivotal during particularly tough sessions. Analysis of HR is always going to be subjective, given you have a 10 minute recovery interval prior to the last O/U block practically maxing out your HR (almost) does raise an eyebrow. Fatigue…

[image] chrismilk: Could my FTP be too high? heart rate was 98% of max. Very uncomfortable. Over/unders should be very hard - by the last interval you should be at or beyond the point of failure. It is very common for riders to dial down the intensity on over/unders or fail to finish those wo…

Over Unders are painful. I started back on SSB Mid Vol 1 this week and finished Reinstein earlier today. Wanted to vomit at the end of last interval. From memory (did SSB Mid Vol 1 & 2 from Jan - Mar 18), they don’t get any easier but your ability to shut out the pain increases. I find caffeine help…

Yes. Over unders hurt. They make you strong though.

I’ve been posting today about McAdie +1. [image] McAdie +1....... tips anyone? Training It got done! Just about though. Feel like a boy who became a man today. joy Here’s a question - does a plan ramp up over the weeks? E.g my FTP was 234 five weeks ago. If I had tried …

Is that a TR workout? I kind of want to try just one round I wonder what %s he’s over and under; 90/110? 90/120?

Not a TR workout, just a standard O/U protocol – 2x20min, 95/105%, 2min@each. Last season, before I knew what the heck I was doing, I thought that session was what you were supposed to do…so I kept trying to do it. ‘Trying’ being the key word.

I’ve put it on the schedule for next week with a backup workout planned and a box of tissues ready :slight_smile:

Are over-under workouts suppose to be this hard?

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Captain_Doughnutman November 3, 2018, 7:42pm 5

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