# What workout did you do today? (2018/2019) **URL:** \ **Category:** Training\ **Created:** [October 19, 2018, 10:05pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-workout-did-you-do-today-2018-2019/4198 "2018-10-19T22:05:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 179
**Author:** ![kurt.braeckel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/kurt.braeckel/32/116719_2.png) [@kurt.braeckel](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/kurt.braeckel)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2019, 7:31pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-workout-did-you-do-today-2018-2019/4198/3578 "2019-05-25T19:31:08Z")
Carpathian Peak +2 after three days of pretty bad pain in my sacrum forced an extra recovery day. Felt better this morning so got after it and still feels OK. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/e/f/ef384a7ae426e1e1702eb2a561acf3c326dccf6c.jpeg) 15W higher NP and 60kJ more than January, set a bunch of 12-16min power PRs, same avg and max HR. ---
**Author:** ![brenph](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/brenph/32/15649_2.png) [@brenph](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/brenph)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2019, 8:31pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-workout-did-you-do-today-2018-2019/4198/3579 "2019-05-25T20:31:17Z")
> [@Captain\_Doughnutman](#): > > 2 hours of this: That is some very admirable mental tenacity! It might not be fun but just imagine the aerobic engine you are building! ---
**Author:** ![hubcyclist](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/hubcyclist/32/14363_2.png) [@hubcyclist](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/hubcyclist)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2019, 8:41pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-workout-did-you-do-today-2018-2019/4198/3580 "2019-05-25T20:41:17Z")
No riding today and I won’t be riding outside the entire long weekend despite it being beautiful everyday. To say I’m annoyed is an understatement ---
**Author:** ![jamieborg](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jamieborg/32/22070_2.png) [@jamieborg](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jamieborg)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2019, 9:03pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-workout-did-you-do-today-2018-2019/4198/3581 "2019-05-25T21:03:17Z")
Wasnt too bad…to be honest ive got 3 year old twins and a 5 year old, more than happy to stare at the wall is peace for a couple of hours. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/5/e/5e350fe4e2d52406ccae676e2c2e3042670eeba1.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Captain\_Doughnutman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/captain_doughnutman/32/7694_2.png) [@Captain\_Doughnutman](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Captain_Doughnutman)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2019, 9:07pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-workout-did-you-do-today-2018-2019/4198/3582 "2019-05-25T21:07:36Z")
> [@brenph](#): > > imagine the aerobic engine you are building! During which I listened to the ‘What is Base?’ episode of the Empirical Cycling podcast, in which was concluded that lotsa long slow Z2 work was probably the least best way to build an aerobic engine. But it’s all I got right now. 🤷‍♂️ ---
**Author:** ![matthiask](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/matthiask/32/7555_2.png) [@matthiask](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/matthiask)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2019, 4:05am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-workout-did-you-do-today-2018-2019/4198/3583 "2019-05-26T04:05:36Z")
One of my fav sessions, always a great feeling to make it out of that one alive! ---
**Author:** ![matthiask](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/matthiask/32/7555_2.png) [@matthiask](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/matthiask)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2019, 4:09am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-workout-did-you-do-today-2018-2019/4198/3584 "2019-05-26T04:09:33Z")
![20190526_140346](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/e/4/e4239f45cb9f9d8fa997ab4c29c9bcde81b57e34.jpeg) I’m forever lurking TR workouts trying to find something different, this grabbed my attention. Main part of the workout is 105mins at a variable 88-95% power. Easy peasy and pretty fun. Then 1.5 hrs mountain bike skills session. ![Screenshot_20190526-141026_Chrome](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/e/7/e70f389b0ea6dfec238d8acc3bf843ae5ce9698c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![TommyTomkins](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/tommytomkins/32/10267_2.png) [@TommyTomkins](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/TommyTomkins)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2019, 11:30am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-workout-did-you-do-today-2018-2019/4198/3585 "2019-05-26T11:30:59Z")
@matthiask Is Teardrop the only Crit circuit in Melbourne? I just moved down here, located in the west so far for at least 6 months, is all the cycling culture mainly in the east? ---
**Author:** ![DaveWh](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/davewh/32/13120_2.png) [@DaveWh](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/DaveWh)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2019, 5:45pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-workout-did-you-do-today-2018-2019/4198/3586 "2019-05-26T17:45:46Z")
Fruita, Colorado. Over the Monument to Grand Junction and back. Spectacular scenery, in addition to a good workout of 54 miles and 5,000ft of climbing. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/5/e/5eb599451f4890e5b4894c2508cbd09e3ecc8617.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![kurt.braeckel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/kurt.braeckel/32/116719_2.png) [@kurt.braeckel](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/kurt.braeckel)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2019, 6:32pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-workout-did-you-do-today-2018-2019/4198/3587 "2019-05-26T18:32:52Z")
I was really happy with no backpedals. The last set was a real fight. ---
**Author:** ![Captain\_Doughnutman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/captain_doughnutman/32/7694_2.png) [@Captain\_Doughnutman](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Captain_Doughnutman)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-workout-did-you-do-today-2018-2019/4198/3588 "2019-05-26T19:20:17Z")
3.5 hours outside on the single speed (and only water). ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/a/6/a60da260e692da2642fb1b9dba6c924de6f10b0a.jpeg) Not the best HR control but it’s a work in progress. ---
**Author:** ![matthiask](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/matthiask/32/7555_2.png) [@matthiask](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/matthiask)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2019, 8:03pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-workout-did-you-do-today-2018-2019/4198/3589 "2019-05-26T20:03:46Z")
Definitely not. We have crits all over the place during the warmer months. Footscray CC have racing 2x a week in the west. ---
**Author:** ![jamieborg](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jamieborg/32/22070_2.png) [@jamieborg](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jamieborg)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2019, 8:15pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-workout-did-you-do-today-2018-2019/4198/3590 "2019-05-26T20:15:18Z")
For the second day in a row… ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/6/2/62fd1aada721c4acd3ee79dc022aa0c4b6d22942.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Captain\_Doughnutman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/captain_doughnutman/32/7694_2.png) [@Captain\_Doughnutman](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Captain_Doughnutman)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-workout-did-you-do-today-2018-2019/4198/3591 "2019-05-26T20:56:02Z")
Have you read this thread? > [@Cardiac drift on longer workouts (Aerobic Decoupling)](https://www.trainerroad.com/forumt/cardiac-drift-on-longer-workouts-aerobic-decoupling/4745): > > Hi there, I have thought about cardiac drift recently. From what I understood there seem to be many different reasons for cardiac drift to occur: Heat. The body has to work increasing amounts to cool itself. Dehydration. The blood volume decreases the heart has to pump more. Increased fatigue. The body cycles though different muscle fibres. Mechanical reasons e.g. low inertia trainers (not sure about this one though). … What ever the reason, the body has to gradually produce more input (hear… And this: > **[Are You Fit? All About Aerobic Endurance and Decoupling](https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/aerobic-endurance-and-decoupling/)** > > What is decoupling and why is it important to your training? Joe Friel explains the role of decoupling in aerobic endurance and how to test it. > …aerobically fit endurance athletes experience a decoupling rate of less than 5%. I’ll have to take a look at my own data now!\* 🙂 \*[edit: crunched my 2hr indoor (power) and 3hr outdoor (speed) rides – both 0% decoupling rate.] ---
**Author:** ![jamieborg](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jamieborg/32/22070_2.png) [@jamieborg](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jamieborg)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2019, 9:30pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-workout-did-you-do-today-2018-2019/4198/3592 "2019-05-26T21:30:34Z")
Cheers. Going through a hasty realisation that my FTP improvements and ability to do longer SS intervals mean nothing if I can’t manage 4-5 hours of endurance easily, which as someone who doesn’t race/TT etc is really my only endpoint at the minute. I’ve also probably missed opportunities where I should have done more base after a few weeks off so currently changing my strategy which seems to be in line what you’re up to too. Will have a read, cheers. ---
**Author:** ![Captain\_Doughnutman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/captain_doughnutman/32/7694_2.png) [@Captain\_Doughnutman](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Captain_Doughnutman)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2019, 9:53pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-workout-did-you-do-today-2018-2019/4198/3593 "2019-05-26T21:53:38Z")
> [@jamieborg](#): > > ability to do longer SS intervals mean nothing if I can’t manage 4-5 hours of endurance easily That might be a false belief, and doing those longer SS intervals will most likely build your ability to do those 4-5 hours of endurance: > **[Watts Doc #7: What Is Base Really?](https://www.empiricalcycling.com/podcast-episodes/watts-doc-7-what-is-base-really)** > > Copyright © 2023 Coach Kolie is the real deal! (p.s. – you didn’t ask for a rabbit hole, but you’re getting one! 😆 ) ---
**Author:** ![jamieborg](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jamieborg/32/22070_2.png) [@jamieborg](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jamieborg)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2019, 10:15pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-workout-did-you-do-today-2018-2019/4198/3594 "2019-05-26T22:15:26Z")
Great, cheers. I’ll have a look. I’m a hypnotherapist, trust me I’m all for rabbit holes and altered perceptions/ realities 😁 ---
**Author:** ![ellotheth](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/ellotheth/32/71782_2.png) [@ellotheth](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ellotheth)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2019, 9:39am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-workout-did-you-do-today-2018-2019/4198/3595 "2019-05-27T09:39:58Z")
![Screenshot_20190527-112232-01](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/5/4/544e2cca5ba72983a652889780e9bb98d5aa118c.jpeg) I broke 2 W/kg, and I’m pretty psyched about it. ---
**Author:** ![engineerpete](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/engineerpete/32/84036_2.png) [@engineerpete](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/engineerpete)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2019, 9:43am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-workout-did-you-do-today-2018-2019/4198/3596 "2019-05-27T09:43:09Z")
Standard: ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/9/e/9e2c2448d3b57a87283c624fcd93ebacc01cc819.jpeg) Not feeling great this weekend (I’m looking at you beer and wine), so I’m easing back into the schedule. Next up: Bays first thing tomorrow morning. ---
**Author:** ![engineerpete](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/engineerpete/32/84036_2.png) [@engineerpete](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/engineerpete)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2019, 9:46am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-workout-did-you-do-today-2018-2019/4198/3597 "2019-05-27T09:46:53Z")
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