Let’s have a thread to share any info on pro/elite training. I find this topic highly interesting and inspirational. I will make a start: Mathew Hayman [image] Mathew Hayman Career Analysis: Part One | TrainingPeaks Retired Pro Cyclist Mathew Hayman and his coach Kevin Poulton reflect…

I listed to the podcast, to me is more clear and clear that periodization is key, but that all training methods work and you will get fit with whatever you do as long as you always try to progress a bit each time. Another thing is which training method is optimal… but I have seen on Strava pros doi…

Those sessions will be fitted into the bigger training plan. None of them are a breakthrough sessions for that magical fitness gain.

[image] sryke: And I’m more on the “fragile” side, intensity & high volume can be tricky. This is my lot in life as well. I’m curious if everything still going well this year for you? Also what are your main criteria for feel, just the total package? Legs? HR?

When does one perform testing in this type of training block? Probably either day 1 or day 26?

Thanks heaps for sharing this. Very interesting to hear about the low carb rides that he does.

I don’t know, I don’t really test. I rather pay attention to how my training develops. How the intervals progress. I don’t think testing is a topic in the book either (if I remember correctly)

Matt’s coaching business, PurplePatch Fitness (and therefore likely him) recommends testing FTP after A. When starting a new program, B. When you take a break (week long or greater), C. When you feel workouts are easier, and D. Quarterly (every 8-12 weeks). This is more standard though for athletes…

This is a great book. One of my favorites for training and balance between what actually matters in sport rather than focusing just on the training. I think the entire passage is important here regarding why he doesn’t like recovery weeks: The classic way of setting up training progression is to …

[image] jb0980: this might be of interest. sounds like his “fat max” zone is a tempo pace between 80%-88% of ftp (if ftp is 440-400w) [image] This bloke is like the Terminator. How is he so good across so many different facets of cycling?! I’d love to know more about his training and what …

Riders like Kuss have been going up climbs at 6w/kg on most occasions, Wout has stayed with them for a fair few of those. Taking this into account and Wouts weight of 78~kg… That’s roughly 470W!!! About 1700KJ an hour!! Safe to say he has to like his carbs :joy:

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