# Short version vs. long version of workouts

**URL:** <https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/short-version-vs-long-version-of-workouts/39911>\
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**Created:** [July 25, 2020, 2:41pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/short-version-vs-long-version-of-workouts/39911 "2020-07-25T14:41:18Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 25, 2020, 2:41pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/short-version-vs-long-version-of-workouts/39911/1 "2020-07-25T14:41:18Z")

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Has anyone here had a full season or solid build of using the shorter versions of workouts? If so, do you think missing an hour of week made a detriment to your goals? I’m a newbie to TrainerRoad so just curious. I’m doing the mid volume 5-9 hours a week. Sometimes I can’t do the planned time duration.

Thanks in advance!

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**Author:** ![schmidt](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/schmidt/32/16318_2.png) [@schmidt](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/schmidt)\
**Post date:** [July 25, 2020, 5:13pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/short-version-vs-long-version-of-workouts/39911/2 "2020-07-25T17:13:24Z")

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Depends a lot on the type of workout. It has more effect on the key Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday workouts than the rest.

Generally speaking it’s fine to swap in a shorter version. You will still be plenty fit.

If you consistently have less time, maybe the LV plan is a better fit (also mentally).