Backpedal vs Scale down workout

[bbarrera]

@mfrogers

Usually with VO2 max intervals I find I can do well enough on the first ~2/3 of a workout but then fail mightily on the last ~1/3 if I leave it at 100% intensity. I suspect it’s much better if I can do whole intervals at 95% than to use 1-2 back-pedals at 100%. I no longer have time to listen to podcasts, but I’d love to hear the podcast portion where this was discussed!

Yes, better to reduce intensity.

My notes from recent podcast where training at VO2max is discussed:

Time at VO2max discussion

My notes/transcription below: Coach Chad VO2max Deep Dive, Part 1 Podcast 189 VO2max definition discussion starts at 13:59, this is basically a rehash of info on blog: VO2 Max Training for Cyclists: How to Improve VO2 Max for Cyclists & Get Faster - TrainerRoad Blog Training implications discussion starts at 29:30s estimate: final steps of a ramp test estimate: 5-min best effort, from a recent race efforts where you went really hard Power-VO2max (5-min or from ramp) Fractional Utilizati…