Is it possible to have a naturally higher VO2max level (125-130% FTP) and a naturally lower lactate threshold (both blood and power) at the same time? Thanks.

Keep it simple and don’t over analyze? If you haven’t done much base training in the past, do more, and if you have time then do traditional base. Then if you want to get better at over/unders do a block of training focused on that (or find a build plan with a lot of over/unders). Thats what I would…

Definitely don’t overthink. I see the training I have to do, just nice to know the whys behind whats.

If I really wanted to know, then I’d go to a local training center and get tested. I’ve read a lot over the last 3 years to have feelings about stuff like this, and I believe going into the lab and discussing with someone that special in testing cyclists is the only way to get answers with any level…

[image] bbarrera: Do you have a VO2max estimate, say from a run test or cycling with a Garmin head unit? Are you sure LT2 as % VO2max is low, or are you basing that by how you feel on threshold vs VO2 workouts? This thread is interesting as I feel the same. I actually had a gas exchange done…

[image] Captain_Doughnutman: Thinking back to the training I did last season, it was only 5 hours/week with 2-3 hours of that doing VO2 sessions (the rest were attempted over-under workouts). Then I spent the summer doing Z2/3 and/or Z5/6…with zero threshold time. It’s no wonder I’m crying doin…

[image] KorbenDallas: My relative at 75Kg was 70. My FTP at the time was the same as now 285W. Same weight. I guess in my case both FTP and VO2 power are nothing special yet the relative of 70 is confusing. Nothing special but, certainly seems like I should be able to push way more power. Thi…

and regarding VO2max I’ll just toss in what DCRainmaker had to say after being tested: Blockquote As virtually every online source will tell you, a VO2Max number in and of itself isn’t actually terribly useful. It’s an interesting number, sure, but it doesn’t mean that you can’t do well in sport…

[image] Captain_Doughnutman: … I have barely any long slow endurance/Z2 training … … … I’ve trained mostly my anaerobic capacity –> lower lactate threshold. … Solutions? … This was the reason I said don’t overthink it, and focus on base. You already know the answer - you haven’t built …

I’m starting SPB today. :+1: My grande plan is 2x(SSB-SPB)–TT Spec. Hopefully that will develop what I’m after. (Unfortunately not enough time to do Trad Base.) p.s. – thanks for the interest and input into this matter, guys – much appreciated!

Looks good, and will develop your ability to put down power for a long time. I’m thinking of doing the same 2x(base-build), will wait and see where my head is at after sustained or general build phase. 2018 has been a year focused on rehab, so I haven’t even completed a TR build phase yet!

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I agree. That’s what I’m after. Just a guess, I think the nature of how TR displays the target wattage will help me achieve more and I suspect for the op as well. Sort of like when you make the switch to training with power…the rides all felt harder because you basically pushed differently (more consistent pressure). TR seems to be a similar dynamic (new to indoor riding).

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