I’ve read through most of the HV threads, including the HV mega thread. I’ve only seen two comments that relate to my question. How have users over 50 faired on SSBHV? I just learned I will be WFH for the rest of 2020. So no travel, no commuting. So I have time to do it. Looking at my TSS, I’ve bee…

I’m 51 and did my own variation of SSB HV 1&2 late last year and I’m currently repeating SSB HV2. I try to follow the workouts pretty close during the week and do a long ride on Saturday. Fri/Sun vary based on my schedule and how I’m feeling. I’ve had no issue meeting/exceeding the TSS targets, b…

I did SSB-1 HV with a few mods on the eve of turning fifty six. Coming off a two year base-build (outside, semi-structured) it was pretty straightforward. Focused on 90-95rpm cadence and ended week 5 with my best HC climb ever (18 miles, 4500 feet climbing). Call me mentally weak but SSB-1 HV didn’t…

I did SSBHV1 at the end of last year, it was tough towards the end. I didn’t start HV2 as I saw how much time I would have to spend on the trainer. I do like indoor training but not that much. I can handle volume but that plan would have been too much for me. I’m 54 soon with over 25 years of cycl…

I’m 55 and just finishing up my second round of HV SSB 1/2 after my A race BWR got moved from May. A couple of observations: Did it last year as prep for BWR and it kicked my butt–could barely finish sessions (I ride when I wake up). Hit a record FTP for me though of 226 (3.7w/kg) as part of th…

Hi I am 56, similar done TR for several years on the MV plans seen good FTP improvement. I have just finished Base of HV plan , on my recovery week. Like the others the HV plans are tougher. Sitting for 2 hours with Galena, 90% intervals that are flat… I swapped them for Eclipse, at least they va…

anon20047708: As I now recently got a kid, I have reduced the volume to 10 hours. In your 50s and just got a kid? Late bloomer!

things start changing in your 40s… This season I did a couple high volume blocks (8-12 hours/week) but with fewer intervals and got faster versus doing TR SSB-1 HV and then SSB-2 MV with mods. Sometimes fresher is faster, particularly if you benefit from more recovery (at any age). You won’t know i…

my point is that what you can do in 20s and 30s is probably both different and not what you should be doing in 40s and 50s. You may not agree with my opinion that TR HV plans are designed for people in 20s and 30s, but I’m not the only one pointing out that more intervals and threshold heavy plans a…

Totally agree. It’s almost like a couple with pets saying, “Go ahead and have kids, I have pets and they are no problem at all” :stuck_out_tongue: I am all for people giving different training approaches a shot. But I am also for trying to learn as much from others experiences (good or bad) so I …

anon20047708: Haha i don’t necessarily qualify as 50 yet. :joy: Then your opinion on high volume training is not formed from the experience of doing high volume and intensity at over 50 years of age. As much as people may want to deny it you need a touch more recovery time as you age and how…

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