I’ve started these threads primarily as therapy/support for anyone subjecting themself to the Full or Half distance training plans! Please do post anything you want, getting through the plans and to the start line is not easy, and I know I’ll need some group therapy to keep me going and others prob…

I have some, but tend not to use them as I land up getting shoulder pain pretty rapidly. At the beginning of the pandemic there was a free stretch cord program on Training Peaks along with instructional videos - you could see if that interests you. [image] COVID - Swim Cords As a result …

I have been using Rouvy as well paired with trainerroad. They run very well.

I recommend this one. Helps with holding your hand in right place. Plus all metal parts are covered by plastic so no rusting. I do my dry land training right before I jump into the pool. Just hook it up to the railings and do 3 sets while I get my gear out and apply shampoo to my goggles and stuff. …

I use Rebok cords. Had them some time. Do 2 sessions per week with them

Same cords. I think they are probably 15 yo or so… still rocking… I just use them when motivation is 9 or above in a scale of 10… not too proud about it. They are a very valuable piece of gear…

tomorrow is my first ramp test since starting the full IM Mid volume plan (and TR in general!)! I feel like I’ve gotten stronger, can’t wait to get the numbers. thinking I may run a mirror ramp test on Zwift using my Assiomas. That should work, right?

You can do, but do you need to and will dual running distract you from the task at hand? Personally I like everything simple and reliable during an ftp test.

Agree. Dual running an FTP test on Zwift and TR is just asking for issues. Additionally if you end up with two FTP numbers from the two ramp tests, what number do you choose? (Ok yes, tell people the bigger number but train with the smaller number :wink: ) Brings me back to the old proverb of “A man…

[image] Michael_Tate: “A man with one watch knows exactly what time it is. A man with two watches has no idea what time it is.” This is getting a bit profound!

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Scheherazade December 22, 2020, 10:07pm 3788

This is getting a bit profound!

Is there any good and smooth way to switch to TR in the middle of the training roadmap?

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