TrainerRoad, TrainingPeaks, TrainHeroic.... and Managing Time Efficiently

[SarahLaverty]

@Hudson1984

I want to make effective use of my training time and now i’ve got used to using that workout time to actually workout, I’m eager to keep it going.

You are in the right place!! Welcome! I can feel your enuthusiasm and it’s contagious . This is a great place to start.

TrainerRoad Training Plans make sure that all of your time spent training is productive and intentionaly moving you toward your goals.

@Hudson1984

How does it work from a scheduling point of view? i.e. do I buy a plan? or does it just add workouts to my TrainingPeaks Library? or both?!

We just released Plan Builder Version 2 (PBV2) today!! You’ve come to TrainerRoad at an excellent time!!

Check out this forum post for more information on how to create a very personalised Training Plan in TrainerRoad.

You can also find more information here:

• Our Help Center article with more information and an extensive FAQ: https://support.trainerroad.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037923191-Plan-Builder-Overview

• And our blog post announcing the updates to Plan Builder: New Personalized Training Plans - TrainerRoad Blog 7

@Hudson1984

So I guess I’m aiming for more Rafa Nadal physique over Chris Froome. More of a hybrid “athlete” than pure cyclist.

I pointed you toward this podact in another thread- I think this information will be extremely useful in your case.

If you are following the basic nutrional principles outlined in that podcast I linked and your training in an intentional way (as you will be when following a TrainerRoad Training Plan) and you’re doing strength traininig, your body composition will take care of itself. Trust .

Nate and Jonathan discuss all things Strength Training in the latest Ask A Cycling Coach podcast. You might find it helpful! You can check that out here.

@Hudson1984

I see TrainerRoad automatically updates a plan after a heavy workout? that sounds great to me!

Yesss!!!

We use AI to continuously monitor your training and performance, and adjust your upcoming training to your needs.

You can learn more here:

• Adaptive Training Overview
• Red Light Green Light

@stickmandj

The calendar and scheduling of cycling workouts will be done in TrainerRoad and you can add strength sessions to your calendar. TrainerRoad doesn’t have strength training plans but has a feature that will consider them as far as training fatigue is concerned.

@OreoCookie

But if you track them and e. g. upload strength workouts to Strava, they are imported to TR. If you then annotate the workouts (sets upper body, core, full body, etc.), TrainerRoad’s algorithms will take training fatigue from strength training into account when adapting your training plan.

Yes

You can learn how to enable this early access feature here.

It can feel like a lot of information when you are new. But it is very simple to use. Sign up, give it a shot, let us build a Training Plan for you. If you decide that it’s not for you, no problem at all. Just reach out to TrainerRoad support at support@trainerroad.com, and we’ll give you your money back- no questions asked :).

Let us know if you have any other questions- we are always more than happy to help!