[How to Do Base Training the RIGHT Way] Curious to hear folks’ thoughts on this video, which contrasts a bit with the output of TR’s high-volume, full-distance plan builder, essentially replacing early season VO2-max workouts with endurance-paced sessions. My situation: COVID willing a…

[image] Sweetspot base plan volume mid 2 why so many vo2max and FTP in this period? Training yes i think 3x20 is to long in combination with gym strength. Maybe i will go back to 3x12 SST etc and build it up in the end of the winter. No i will focus on strength. Gym at the…

This longer slower approach has been talked about frequently as of late here. Personally trying this this winter, I’m no pro but this type of base training aligns more with what I’ve heard from people like Phil Gaimon, as well as other successful amateurs. That said, I’m not sure where the tipping p…

[image] Cleanneon98: This longer slower approach has been talked about frequently as of late here. Agreed, I’ve been noticing the topic coming up a lot. I think as base season comes around, people want to optimize their training, try something new, make sure they’re doing the right training, …

[image] SRLECEY: Has Sweet Spot Base worked for you before? Did your FTP grow using SSB Base? Did the intensity in the base phase burn you out down the road? Were you able to complete/achieve FTP gains in the build phase with the aerobic base you built in Sweet Spot Base? If it ain’t broke, don’…

My thought process for TB is this is going to be my 6th year cycling and third winter training and my gains weren’t as big year 2 as year 1 (300-310 vs 268-290). Working from home gives me more time to do the longer rides. And at the end of the day I’m only gambling with my future so nothing importa…

[image] SRLECEY: SSB more akin to short intense events, long slow hours from Z2 base for multi-hour events. Nope. Exhibit A: the German 2000 Olympic 4000m World Record team. Exhibit B: Nate at Leadville. [image] SRLECEY: Did your FTP grow using SSB Base? The goal of “Traditional B…

[image] Captain_Doughnutman: And for the record, outdoor Z2 is the same as indoor Z2. I’ve done the experiment (and so says Dylan!). The key is as you said, outdoors you need to focus on and practice “nonstop pedaling”. Plan your route and pedal. Exactly. TrainerRoad’s blanket assumption abou…

[image] CaptainThunderpants: bigger FTP gains coming out of the base phase oddly enough than I got from the Build phase That’s interesting, why do you think that is? One thing I’ve found is that if I do SSB during the winter, I’ll stick to it with good compliance as all the rides are on the …

[image] Cleanneon98: I’m only gambling with my future so nothing important on the line. Wait, riding our bikes isn’t the most and only important thing we do!? [image] Cleanneon98: I don’t know if the 2.5+ hour thing is really accurate That rule is definitely not hard and fast, or even…

[image] SRLECEY: SSB more akin to short intense events, long slow hours from Z2 base for multi-hour events. to quote someone famous: " I have no science to back this up." I’ll admit, this is totally my perception, and not science based. My thought process though is that if you do TB, into sh…

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PattyP November 3, 2020, 10:07pm 2

I had the same question about a lot vo2max in base

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