Jan 12, 2013 at 01:19 AM
Coggan calls 88-94% Sweet Spot.
Given he's an old friend, it's no wonder I am somewhat of a devotee.
useful chart.
didn't we have a long thread defining tempo somewhere?
Training to Race: Faster, Stronger, Awesomer
Jan 12, 2013 at 01:48 AM
That's CTS tempo!
Funny.
(I looked for an older thread but couldn't find it... Happy to merge them if someone can find it)
Jan 14, 2013 at 03:23 PM
I look forward to getting some power measurement going this Spring so I can benefit from these things... and share more fully in this jargon with you guys.
Jan 14, 2013 at 04:12 PM
and what Thomas Chapple calls UTT (upper training threshold) aka level4, something you can maintain for 60-75mins. He defines tempo as 75-85% of 30minutes critical power, maintainable up to 90mins.
I remember this tempo discussion actually, it was right when I joined KCC, Eric wrote a novel on it- it's gotta be somewhere around.
I remember this tempo discussion actually, it was right when I joined KCC, Eric wrote a novel on it- it's gotta be somewhere around.
Jan 14, 2013 at 04:32 PM
Eric, turn to page 7 of Group Rides (Sat&Sun) from June 2011. I think that's what you were referring to.
Jan 14, 2013 at 04:33 PM
Alyosha if you can find Eric's novel ill happily merge the threads.
On Jan 14, 2013, at 11:12 AM, alyoshas wrote:
and what Thomas Chapple calls UTT (upper training threshold) aka level4, something you can maintain for 60-75mins. He defines tempo as 75-85% of 30minutes critical power, maintainable up to 90mins.
I remember this tempo discussion actually, it was right when I joined KCC, Eric wrote a novel on it- it's gotta be somewhere around.
On Jan 14, 2013, at 11:12 AM, alyoshas wrote:
and what Thomas Chapple calls UTT (upper training threshold) aka level4, something you can maintain for 60-75mins. He defines tempo as 75-85% of 30minutes critical power, maintainable up to 90mins.
I remember this tempo discussion actually, it was right when I joined KCC, Eric wrote a novel on it- it's gotta be somewhere around.
Jan 15, 2013 at 01:43 AM
Same discusion, minus the spreadsheet.
Jan 17, 2013 at 06:52 PM
You can set up a thinspriation board over at Pinterst just post a bunch of pictures of Rassmussen with his shirt off and you're golden.alyoshas said:I might join these meetings for real support: http://aba12steps.org/
Jan 17, 2013 at 07:03 PM
challenge: count the nipples!
i'm seeing . . . at least 30
Jan 17, 2013 at 07:11 PM
Is there a "gross" button. Because that dude is GROSS looking. I'm feeling a little throw-uppy now.
Jan 19, 2013 at 05:08 PM
Hey...I made a joke about "secret training" before, but I would actually love to hear what kind of stuff Mike Garrigan is doing to get ready for Worlds. He obviously couldn't go to Madison (unless he wanted to race single-speed with Myerson), but Chicago would have been a possibility, and then there's Cincinnati.
Jan 19, 2013 at 07:06 PM
I don't get it...he looks overweight to me (I can only see 6 ribs)- which is gross yea I agree. I think he's the one who needs to throw up some more and shed some pounds.
Jan 20, 2013 at 08:40 PM
Sigh. Anyone have experience with repairing corrupt FIT files?
Jan 20, 2013 at 09:01 PM
Fit files get written in xml. Usually a spike in HR, speed or location is visible in the file itself and can be deleted out - you can use a simple text editor to open them. Or, send it to me and I'll take a look. What's the issue?
Jan 20, 2013 at 09:29 PM
I went through a period where for some reason my Garmin wouldn't record anything but corrupt files. This site sorted it out every time: http://garmin.kiesewetter.nl/
Jan 21, 2013 at 02:24 AM
Thanks a bunch guys! I'm taking the redeye home tonight so ill likely try this link and if it doesn't work I'll take you up on your generous offer Bruce.
Jan 21, 2013 at 04:34 AM
I need to amend my statement after taking a look at my files. The .fit files can't be opened in a text editor, but the .tcx files can be. Garmin Training Center changes the .fit to tcx, making them editable. And once fixed, they can be reloaded back to the Training Center, or uploaded to Strava. The last files I needed to update were .tcx. My offer still stands, though, and I'm happy to take a look at the file.
Jan 21, 2013 at 04:34 PM
The Garmin site worked yesterday when I poked it from my phone, I'll try again later in the day.
Right now it looks like it is down like a clown...
Jan 22, 2013 at 07:48 PM
So I emailed the corrupt file to my (new) buddy at Strava, a SF Cat 2 who seems to be winning everything in sight.
He sent back the files repaired - when I asked how he did it he confessed to the same solution I'd settled on:
Fifty bucks though.
Jan 22, 2013 at 08:39 PM
Too funny. Apparently Matt the Strava guy is good buddies with Korioth, aka College. Did I just bring some kind of virus back to the mothership?
Jan 22, 2013 at 08:40 PM
Here's an article about cold-weather training. It says stuff that's pretty predictable, and tips that have been mentioned by us mentors for years. But I know some of you demand citations from peer-reviewed academic journals...and its got 8.
http://www.skratchlabs.com/blogs/news/7190600-exercising-in-the-cold-of-winter-by-allen-lim
Jan 22, 2013 at 09:53 PM
Seem to have ruffled your feathers a bit
If you are cranky, take a nap.But I know some of you demand citations from peer-reviewed academic journals...and its got 8.
Jan 23, 2013 at 04:26 AM
now now let's not get salty about any of this!
marc undoubtedly needs a nap, but he always needs a nap.
this is good info from a very good mentor.
i say let's read it, appreciate it, and give marc a swirly after gym class tomorrow.
Jan 23, 2013 at 08:32 PM
Good info from Dr. Lim...a guy who has worked with both Floyd and Lance, but never noticed anything unusual about their training or race performances. I want this guy, Carmichael and Ferrari to be banned...Oh wait, Ferrari has already been banned...that leaves the guy who doped juniors and the good Dr. Lim.
Jan 23, 2013 at 08:58 PM
reaching for the right click...
Jan 23, 2013 at 09:01 PM
Clinger uses it !!!! It MUST be good...wait isn't he banned for life??
Jan 23, 2013 at 09:06 PM
In 2010, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency banned him for 2 years for use of synthetic testosterone and modafinil.[1][2] In August 2011, David Clinger was issued a lifetime doping ban by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) after testing positive during a random test while serving a prior doping ban. Clinger accepted responsibility for using clenbuterol for performance-enhancing purposes, USADA said. The second violation prompted USADA to issue the lifetime competition ban.[3]
Oh man....and I thought it was all about the Oxygen in a can........David, you lied to me !
Jan 23, 2013 at 09:50 PM
My personal belief is that the current crop of grand tour dopers are focussing on these two:
- Fade more slowly in a stage race
- Be thinner
Although the topic of "raising the ceiling of potential" has been discussed a lot (pros seem to think this is real - doping in order to stay at the front of a grand tour - or five - has an effect that lasts for life) there doesn't seem to be much agreement on how real it is.
Jan 23, 2013 at 11:01 PM
Watching Vino and Commesso go head to head will make you faser, stronger aweseomer !!!
Jan 23, 2013 at 11:03 PM
I miss Commesso and his cut off jerseys.