# How to make intervals smoother outdoors

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**Created:** [May 22, 2020, 9:07pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-make-intervals-smoother-outdoors/36437 "2020-05-22T21:07:14Z")\
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**Author:** ![bbarrera](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bbarrera/32/14734_2.png) [@bbarrera](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/bbarrera)\
**Post date:** [May 22, 2020, 9:54pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-make-intervals-smoother-outdoors/36437/3 "2020-05-22T21:54:55Z")

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some good advice above ^^^

I’ll reinforce a couple:

- smooth pedal stroke: work on this it will pay dividends with all workouts and rides
- bike computer: here is my personal setup (Garmin 530):

[![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/e/9/e93e686d4fa36c615ea85ce0d2c46a74483ede83.png) ](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/e/9/e93e686d4fa36c615ea85ce0d2c46a74483ede83.png)

During the ride I’m usually looking at the fields showing 140W and 150W in that screenshot. I really focus on 10-sec power (the 140W at top left), but will reference to 1-sec power (the 150W) field from time-to-time.

Use your lap button and try to keep 10-sec and lap power (top right) matched.

You may find holding power easier as you put out higher watts.

Check out this thread: [Are Traditional Base outside workouts correct? - #7 by bbarrera](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/are-traditional-base-outside-workouts-correct/36231/7)

Hope that helps.

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