# Workout Options?

**URL:** <https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/workout-options/20177>\
**Category:** Training\
**Created:** [August 27, 2019, 4:49pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/workout-options/20177 "2019-08-27T16:49:56Z")\
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**Author:** ![jbspillman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jbspillman/32/2213_2.png) [@jbspillman](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jbspillman)\
**Post date:** [August 27, 2019, 4:49pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/workout-options/20177/1 "2019-08-27T16:49:56Z")

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New to TR in theory, probably have only completed the first two weeks of SS LV 1 several times. That means I have done very little in terms of the work out choices. I did “Barnard -4” yesterday to see what that was like, it hurts… Looking for some good 60 minute or less workout suggestions, as I have not decided on a plan yet… Ultimately my goal is just to become more fit, but to also re-do a Sprint Tri in early 2020 as well as an Olympic distance based on the results of that 🙂

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**Author:** ![vladrath](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/vladrath/32/12895_2.png) [@vladrath](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/vladrath)\
**Post date:** [August 27, 2019, 5:22pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/workout-options/20177/2 "2019-08-27T17:22:51Z")

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There really is no way to get a ‘right’ answer to your question.

But, I might suggest that you put the time filter on 1 hour and then randomly pick a workout. You might do a sweet spot workout, sprints or VO2.

The true power of a program like trainer road is that coach Chad has crafted a whole bunch of plans to follow. And when you follow a plan long term you’ll get real results.

But, since you are new to structured training, really any workout will probably get you some results.

So, who cares, just pick a workout, try new things and see what you like.

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**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\
**Post date:** [August 27, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/workout-options/20177/3 "2019-08-27T17:27:37Z")

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Rather than picking random workouts, you might consider using one of the [“Enthusiast” training plans](https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/plans/category/23-enthusiast).

1. Maintenance
2. Time Crunch 30
3. Time Crunch 45

Each one has different volume options to fit a range of schedules. I see these as better options with intent and planning behind them.

If you want to pick workouts, use the search and filter tools from the [Workouts web page](https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/workouts) to refine the list down to the time and intensity you want to do.

 ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/8/8/886ab89977e6d4f6a609a8ede4138271c34a1f1c.png)