Done my SSB1 and 2 at 204 ftp and went well for my first time at structured indoor training. Then started Sustained build then and have really struggled with the v02 max stuff and really anything above threshold. Took a while off the trainer and done some outside cycling. Tried a v02 max session tod…

Repeat your ramp test and verify your FTP, with the same setup the same room and conditions you do your vo2 max workouts. Fuel your workouts properly. Expect them to be hard. They ARE hard. But if you do the first two steps right, you can do them.

Worst thing you can do is be put of your trainer !!! Do what makes you want to stay on it The FTP test ESTIMATES. as best it can, your FTP, you should always question "if it’s correct’, and if the protocol does not work, try a different test. When the original “Training with Power” was written, it…

Just posting to say you’re not alone in struggling with those longer VO2 efforts at 120%

I have my VO2max set to 115%. I’ve tried it at 120% but can’t manage it. I think it’s because I’m getting old at 53 :muscle:

Another here who struggles with VO2 max work. I have found sessions I can complete (Baird and it’s variants) and I do those and will work up to the longer intervals when I can. As others have said, the plans are guidelines, change as you see fit. I believe the TR crew encourage this strategy. Good l…

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@Captain_Doughnutman Perhaps you missed the :muscle: sarcasm :wink:

I’m one of those who really struggles with 120% stuff, I haven’t really tried outdoors to see if 3min stuff like that would be easier, would love to once the weather gets nicer and see how it feels vs riding the trainer. For me, I think I struggle when I’m forced to adopt a lower cadence on the tra…

Which version of SSB did you do?? Doing a mini vo2 block between base and build is an excellent way to get you used to those efforts after SSB. If you have a quick search it’s easy to find a progression list Coach Chad posted here before.

Coach Chad has said numerous times on the podcasts that not everyone Vo2 is at +120%. I to struggle with Vo2 Hence why i struggle with the Ramp test because it mimics a Vo2 interval. You are looking for the highest repeatable effort for the whole workout to stress and strengthen that system. How…

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