I’m skipping Pettit today as my legs still feel a little tired from yesterday’s workout. This got me thinking about 1 hour zone 2 workouts like Pettit. Are there any benefits to doing these rides? Surely they are too short and too easy? They just seem like extra TSS without any real benefit. “Junk m…

I disagree. Take a look at the largest demographic of TR users. The bulk of them aren’t in this for hard workouts and max gains. It’s my suspicion that TR is throwing them Z2 bones to keep them active & engaged (i.e. paying) but not over-stressed. I’d bet my left nut that the Z2 “filler” workouts…

They’ve come to the wrong place if they’re looking for that from TrainerRoad :grin:

[image] Captain_Doughnutman: Take a look at the largest demographic of TR users. The bulk of them aren’t in this for hard workouts I disagree - assuming all users are following plans. Even LV plans have plenty hard VO2max and Threshold workouts. That said, I agree that the 1hr Z2 ride is not…

We all have a different take on it, and how it applies to our specific conditions and situations. If doing short Z2 makes a person healthier and happier then I’m 100% in favour of them. :+1:

The main reason I ever do a Zone 2 ride for 45 mins to 1 hour is as a form of recovery ride. For me, it helps to avoid stiffness after other more intense workouts or races I may do. Also, mentally it helps me as I use it as chilling time. (Apart from that I don’t do them very often and if I have t…

I think the list is longer than we think… [image] How many people train but don't race (or do 'timed' events) Training I love training but I do struggle to motivate myself to enter Time Trials which is my preferred option. I feel I should because otherwise I am training …

That list looks like a lot of people who train plenty hard, they just choose not to race. Someone doing this for fitness can thrash themselves just as hard without a race on the calendar. Racing is not a litmus test or minimum requirement to working hard.

I have raced extensively, but not going to this year at least not with any goals. Yet I’m working harder on the bike than I probably ever have. I love the work. I doubt I’m alone in that. Races are just additional motivation.

I think there is much merit to a 1hr ride squashed in between two days of intervals and harder efforts. They one keep active, maintain some fatigue without killing you for the next day. One can call it filler TSS you want, put I think it is a positive in progression. And it works pretty well for us …

There is some minor benefit to it but if your legs are tired, skipping it is more beneficial.

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