My late Jan training. I got unwell in the last week. First week of Feb wasn’t much better. Back into it properly this week I so far.
| Week | W/C | Plan/Race Week | Swim Time | Bike Time | Run Time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30/12/19 | 18 | 01:46:00 | 03:59:00 | 01:35:00 | 07:20:00 |
| 2 | 06/01/20 | 17 | 02:16:00 | 03:20:00 | 02:36:00 | 08:12:00 |
| 3 | 13/1/20 | 16 | 02:16:00 | 04:17:00 | 02:30:00 | 09:03:00 |
| 4 | 20/1/20 | 15 | 02:10:00 | 04:18:00 | 02:50:00 | 09:18:00 |
| 5 | 27/1/20 | 14 | 00:00:00 | 01:00:00 | 00:00:00 | 01:00:00 |
Okay everyone I need your opinion. I did ssblv 1 and 2 then plan builder came out. Started plan builder for Ironman Wisconsin in sept 2020. I have 3 weeks left in the first base phase but I find myself adding to the intensity every ride (good feeling). Would you just keep doing this until next test in 3 weeks or test now, continue plan and test again in 3 weeks?? Thanks.
Several options here and I think carrying on when there is evidence your FTP might be way off seems to be the worst. 3 weeks is too long to just throw away (unless you want to take the opportunity to get a break from structured training before things get serious again).
If you’re experienced enough and know how certain types of workouts „should“ feel like, you can keep adjusting the intensity of your workouts. Or you can add a few watts to your FTP and evaluate during your next workout. Or, and this is probably the best solution, just retest now and if necessary again in 3 weeks time.
Do a ramp test, it should not take that much of an effort and will not ruin anything. Not testing will probably ruin more than to do the testing.
I’d agree with TG333 and Thomaseh, but I’d also be a little cautious - sometimes we want to train harder than the plan needs us to, and you’re in base phase, so it shouldn’t be too hard.
If your intensity increases are changing the workout type then a RAMP test to check appropriate levels would be preferential, imo.
respect, I think if the physical impact of that was not giving me a troublesome time already … I would find it hard mentally!
I wouldn’t retest at this point.
just keep adding a few % intensity if you think it is too easy until it feels right. even if you kept the intensity the same and do the workouts at maybe 98% of what you would be able to do, you’re good.
the workouts progress a little each week, too. as do the run and swim workouts alongside.
Those of you that are using other swim and run programmes what are you using
Thanks everyone. If I am going to test now should I just replace my tues workout with a ramp test?
What is the currently prescribed workout for Tuesday?
Today I’m supposed to do Kaiser. 6x3mins @vo2max
If it were me I’m usually okay after fifteen to thirty minutes to go again, but I’d turn down the intensity 5% and see how I am after the first two intervals.
I was thinking of doing ramp test and maybe just doing hour endurance after. But maybe I will give myself some time and try kaiser. See how I feel. Thanks
This is what I would’ve done if I was in your position.
Thanks. Gonna do this in a few hours as long as the little guy naps. Thanks
I am starting week 5 of the base low volume full plan (for IMMT in August). First timer. Able to follow the bike so far pretty well.
I am using the tower 26 swim workouts. Doing their 2 A workouts (about 2:30 to 3:00 /week, anywhere between 2500m and 3700m per workout).
Right now for the run I am preparing for 3 races that I always do in the winter time: 10km, 21.1km and 30km races. These will be done by April 1. I use the Palladino workouts for those (currently between 3 to 4 hours of running per week). Once this block of running ends, the build and specialty phase with TR will start. I noticed that Stryd has a running with power plan for full IM. I may do this.
I’ve actually hired a coach for this block. It turns out my PT is a multiple time KQer and Frankfurt podium finisher and has worked with Seb Kienle before. I get a monthly plan for s/b/r but with bike basically being the TR half distance protocol as per my request. The rate is very reasonable, way below what for example training peaks charges for 1on1 so I’m happy with it.
I write my own trainingplans, but I get inspiration for swimming from Swimcoach Gold and my run training is inspired from Jack Daniels.
I am a certified personal trainer worked as a personal trainer for 5 years and having read so much about endurancetraining. Was planning my own bikeworkouts also, but the simplicity of using Trainerroad and planbuilder is excellent!
Thanks everyone. Took my test this afternoon. Went from 253 to 274. Then did 45 mins of riding around zwift with a buddy. Glad I tested. NowI should get more out of the next three weeks!
