I know “Intervention plan:” is not the correct name for this, but i don’t know the real name. Regardless of the name, based on my favorable experience with it, i would like to have this formally added to the mix of TR plans Background (sorry if this is a bit long) I had got into a FTP plateau for …

i am just scratching the surface so far, but where i see the main benefits of using both is Following Power Duration Curve testing protocols that require an initial baseline test then maximal efforts at different times at different durations to keep the PD curve accurate. I just don’t many maximal…

[image] PWeber: With an accurate PD curve, then i’m able to establish personalised training targets for workouts, be it power levels above threshold or durations of sub threshold to push out my Time to Exhaustion. TR tweaks. Focus on pushing out the PD curve or pushing it up Would be interes…

Nice work! What is this “ VO2 intervention plan” ? :slight_smile:

[image] Majoeric: What is this “ VO2 intervention plan” ? Was just about to ask the same thing… Am assuming it’s a block of focused VO2 training, maybe 3 sessions a week with the rest easy riding? I.e. something that isn’t sustainable long term but might kick start you out of a rut or plate…

This? [image] Short intense period before starting base? Chad's short FTP boost plan Training There isn’t a plan for this, but it’s a pretty easy thing to slap together if you comb the workout catalog’s VO2max offerings. Personally, I like starting short (30-second repeat…

Thanks for posting the link. Yes, that is the plan

An example relevant to the OP, when doing Chad’s FTP Boost plan i used TRs workouts listed in the link below and referred to the time frame of the intervals on my 90 day Power Duration curve to get High and Low targets. I used the mid point as the target for the intervals. For the shorter intervals,…

Interesting, I hadn’t seen that idea mapped out before. I’m in a quandary now - my current plan runs out soon (was training for an event long since cancelled). I’d almost persuaded myself to move to Sustained Power Build (my main weakness) but now you’re tempting me with a solid week of VO2max work …

Singing the praises of Coach Chad's VO2 Intervention plan

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Singing the praises of Coach Chad's VO2 Intervention plan

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