Afternoon All New to trainerroad (nearly at 2 month in) so just wondering if the effects I am noticing is to be expected with an AI based training software. Bit of background, Ive being cycling a few years, mainly indoors on Zwift freerides, races, tt’s etc with occasional duathlons, social rides &…

For the 4 weeks prior to joining TR, what was your weekly TSS and hours? Same for the first 4 weeks of TrainerRoad. And what TR plan / volume are you on? Any additional rides outside TR plan?

Just by reading your post, I’m guessing you’re fatigued and there has been an increase in weekly TSS that your body is having a hard time keeping up with currently.

[image] G7NXX: Ive felt over the past few weeks significantly weaker on the bike to the point that yesterday I failed to manage a 2x20 SST, The first 2 things I’d consider is fueling and stress/fatigue build up. Do you feel like you are well fueled going into the workouts? If so, how about …

[image] G7NXX: Ive felt over the past few weeks significantly weaker on the bike to the point that yesterday I failed to manage a 2x20 SST, having to pause twice in the second effort. First was 190W & no problem, 5min rest & second at 205W. Had to lower 10% & still pause two times to reach the e…

[tss] Evening :slight_smile: Image attached for weekly TSS prior to starting TR (following a break during oct/nov 23) Went for mid volume as the january volume was huge compared to what I would normally do. Occasional rides outside the TR plan, mainly short TT or races on zwift.

I marked that one as Very Hard given it was achievable but an absolute pain. I wouldnt say I was on deaths door though, so not all out.

Those short TTs and races on Zwift, as stated by @ZackeryWeimer , can completely derail upcoming intense workouts in your TR plan. I would follow his suggestion of either opting out of Zwift races or using them to replace a workout in the TR plan that’s intended for intensity. Also, carb up if you…

Honestly, fueling is something im not the best at and I know is an area I could certainly make improvements in. I tend to find the hardest workouts are after a rest week rather than just before. Id agree with the support though, an active forum is certainly way better than most these days and the …

I do like to test myself in races etc, mainly TTs where the IF is certainly up that way. That could be the nail on the head though, where I have chosen mid rather than high volume expecting to then be able to add occasional races in the mix without penalty. I’ll try your advice and give that a go …

One last thing to check, just in case: are you a very anaerobically oriented athlete? If yes, it’s possible the ramp test may over-estimate your power. When you’re fresh, what does a 2x20 sweet spot session feel like? After you’re used to intervals of that length, it should likely be very manageabl…

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I think my expanded survey above works well but just to make sure it’s shared, here is TR’s official article (which shares some of the info TR & I tossed around back in the day)

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