Next steps after lots of base

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Since roughly the end of November, I’ve been running lots of sweet spot base and struggling and failing in the last week or two of the plan. I think I’ve prob done base 1, 2 then 1 again with an extra z2 each week for some endurance, I think I just need to break the 8 weeks up with a rest week next time I do a base.

I’m now in the last week of SSB1 LV (+ 60-75 z2 each week) and quite frankly 4 months of base is getting a bit much, plus I’d really like some sort of top-end power (1000W is my longer-term goal) I have done SSB2 just had an SSB1 set after it so I’m wondering how much short power requires the second base plan?

I don’t think it would chuck me in too much of a hole since the plan does have a rest week in the middle since you get another ramp test.

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I do not really understand your question. Looking at the “sweetspot” Low volume plan, I see in phase 2 more FTP and VO2max workouts then sweetspot. Adding a restweek in the middle can help recovery (if that is your question).

If your goal is to have a higher Pmax you can do some max sprints (15") with enough rest in between during your endurance rides. This should not add a lot of extra fatigue.

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