# How to improve ... when NOT improving ... 53 male **URL:** \ **Category:** Training\ **Tags:** choosing-a-plan\ **Created:** [February 14, 2020, 11:11pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-improve-when-not-improving-53-male/29920 "2020-02-14T23:11:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 11
**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2020, 1:56am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-improve-when-not-improving-53-male/29920/11 "2020-02-15T01:56:34Z")
Ok, you mention the idea of changing the work / recovery week pattern. As I said, I’m not The Coach, but have crafted and option for Sweet Spot Base timing that is different than the TR default. In spired by one from The Nate, I made a 4:1, 3:1, 3:1 pattern that I have use last year and half way through my base this year. At 46 yo, and following Mid volume for the 5th season of TR, I find this much easier to follow and nail the workouts more consistently. Check it out if you plan to do another Base, it might work for you as well. - [Alternate Sweet Spot Base, Work : Recovery Week Layout](https://www.trainerroad.com/forumt/alternate-sweet-spot-base-work-recovery-week-layout/8790) --- _[View the full topic](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-improve-when-not-improving-53-male/29920)._