How often should a female athlete, 50+ put in a recovery week? every 3rd week? what should the TSS score look like for that week? % of typical TSS score? Thanks sorry if its been asked before!

This depends on training history, genetics, diet, hours available to train and daily life stress. I think trial and error is the only way to figure this stuff out. If you are not sure start with low volume a few weeks. If you are doing move up to mid volume. Same scenario for when to take a rest …

I have compiled a couple of options on alternate recover week timing. [image] Alternate Sweet Spot Base, Work : Recovery Week Layout Training The following are some possible adjustments that can be made to the Sweet Spot Base plans. The goal is to shorten the number of “W…

Recovery weeks are typically 40-60% of the active weeks with regard to TSS. However, TSS is only one metric. You also need to take into account intensity (IF) for the workouts. IF for active weeks in a build cycle, for example, tend to be 0.8 to 0.9 on average. By contrast, when you are in a recov…

Thanks for your useful and well thought out replies :slight_smile: I seem to be able to manage a good level of TSS over a few weeks, but have alot of trouble recovering from high intensity. I’m wondering how to manage the TSS to IF ratio, so I can learn to tolerate more. Should I build up the IF u…

I’d be remiss in trying to give you specific advice through a forum. Can you add a bit of detail like: How long you’ve been using structured training TR plans completed so far Which plan you are currently trying to complete Speaking generally, and not specifically for your case, it takes time fo…

Thanks for such a thought out and lengthy reply. I’m not a newbie to structured training, although my history is one of endurance and i started out with 12 and 24 hour solos. These days I like to have more fun! Taking everything into account, including the nature of my job, I’m going to try every…

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Recovery week - how often for 50+ female athlete and what TSS?

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I have compiled a couple of options on alternate recover week timing.

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