My training plan is T-Th-Sa. This week I did T but couldn’t do Th so I did Thursday’s workout today, Friday. I am doing my first mountain bike ride in 6 weeks due to a fractured rib on Sunday otherwise I would move Saturday’s workout to Sunday. Can I keep my workout ride tomorrow since I trained today? Is it bad to do 2 days in a row?
I started over again with my plan and I am 3 weeks into Base 1. I had trained since November but my injury interrupted things so I decided to use plan builder and start over again 3 weeks ago. Did Carson today and Eclipse is on the docket for tomorrow.
I was a dummy when I first started and scheduled my LV plan on TWTh so that I would have a recovery day before and after my weekend rides. I was able to do it up to a point. Eventually I cracked and spread it back out. It will likely be fine in a pinch. I wouldn’t worry about it.
Stacking the workouts is pretty normal and usually gives you fitness boost: here is the article about this progressive overload. The other matter is what type of workouts are they.
I just finished the workout. It was pretty tough I would imagine for a few reasons. First, coming off the injury. Second, I did an hour yesterday. I almost quit after a little over an hour but I hung in there and finished. I did though have to do a few periodic breaks of a minute or two during the workout in order to not burn out. Hope I have enough rest for my 3 hour mountain bike ride tomorrow.
You should be fine. Adrenaline will get you through. Your concern shouldn’t be the training but the rib - worst case you get tired and you either slow down or totally chill out Monday.
FWIW, I’m doing mid volume work, which 5 days per week that I schedule M-F so I can play on Saturday / Sunday. It’s worked out well mostly except when I decide to have a few too many drinks.
All in all - there’s no answer except listen to your body and use your experience as only you know you training history.
Have a great ride tomorrow!
Age is a factor. Masters athletes will pay (in a bad way). Might take a week or two, but the extra load will catch up to someone 45 yrs old and up. Younger athletes will be fine
Nevertheless, age is a consideration.