Hi guys, I did my first Vo2max workout taylor -2 today after an 18% FTP increase. Right at the beginning of the workout it became evident I wouldn’t be able to complete it at the prescribed wattage. I had a bad night of sleep and really bad meal yesterday, had a light breakfast 30 minutes prior to …

It was my first session ever. The closest I’ve ever been to VO2max work is Goddard in SSBLV1 at a FTP 18% lower few weeks ago. It was a breeze.

Even when one’s FTP value is really well-established, finding the right target for VO2max work is a trial-and-error thing. 120% is a good place to start, but adjustment is often necessary – up or down – to find the target that’s repeatable for the prescribed durations that day. Maybe it’ll be 112%…

[image] pkwell: to find the target that’s repeatable for the prescribed durations that day. Maybe it’ll be 112%, maybe 127%. You need to be engaged in this discovery process. Thank you for this reply. Since the beginning with trainerroad every workout has been uncovering new territory. But I …

don’t be discouraged, with some more rest and fueling you should try taylor -3, you can even turn it down to 110-115% and see how you go. that should give you the confidence to progress to to taylor -2 and bluebell etc.

[image] Klaw: on’t be discouraged, with some more rest and fueling you should try taylor -3, you can even turn it down to 110-115% and see how you go. that should give you the confidence to progress to to taylor -2 and bluebell etc. Oh rest assured I’m not. I’m absolutely thrilled! I’m the f…

[image] didierbr: I did my first Vo2max workout [image]

Wow… your starting ftp is 131… I just started with TR 2 weeks ago and my ftp is 132… I’m 52 years old and hoping to reach at least ftp 200… setting a long term target… I thought I’m the weakest cyclist in the universe… your progress gives me courage… I’m into 2nd week of SSBV1 and every workout i…

[image] Rahim67: graph… scary… Of no that’s my starting FTP for THIS year. I started below 110 in november last year. Got up to 138 in april after TBLV1. And after a summer of erratic but fun riding I started back in september with SSBLV1 at 131. I’m 42 back on the bike after 10 years of yo…

So, I did this workout tonight and I had the opposite experience. I actually found the target watts too easy and did most of them 20-30w over. In fact I felt the best in the latter intervals upping it to 40w over. I’m wondering if I did them wrong. I started each interval out of the saddle for the …

Monday was V02 hell for me. When I see an V02 day coming I have to prepare myself. I have to eat better and higher carb the night before and load up the day of. When I am loaded up on carbs. The V02 rides go so much better for me. Like @Nate_Pearson I have to fuel for these rides. If I go into one …

First VO2max today, brutal

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Captain_Doughnutman November 20, 2019, 12:38am 15

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First VO2max today, brutal

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