Training - What Training?!

More FTP increase today. Up from 186W yesterday to 202W today so 51W total increase in 9 days :slight_smile:

Just for info, I am not doing these all out but 20 min section within a workout on erg mode with FTP set at 110%-115%. Currently, I’m still about 20bpm below maxHR on todays ride so still have more to give. I’m guessing I’ll max out at 230/240W before I then have to work on it. All increases currently are just getting used to riding again.

I didn’t possess a power meter or turbo when I last rode regularly so have no idea what kind of power levels I used to be at. Can I estimate this from an IM bike split - even very roughly?

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Run in the drizzle this morning.
Achilles still a bit sore, but its definitely a muscular issue pulling on it rather than the tendon itself.

53:49 / 7.5 miles / 7:10 pace / 122HR

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That’s how a tight calf usually manifests for me, but I find the soleus stretch more effective, and with raised toes.

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Yeah, I’m doing all the things.
Stretching / foam roller (well the TPT quadroller) / heat

Pain level was about 3/10 and stayed the same through the run

Yeah snap. Always the soleus that takes the crap and then passes it on to the achilles!

Which stretch are you using?

I’m pretty much doing foot on the wall, then bend the knee

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Also do the one with the knee bent to get at the soleus, and our fireplace has a little lip on the hearth that I can bend my toes up which seems to improve the stretch towards the Achilles area.

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Yeah that’s what i have always tended to do, up against a wall. Just checking i’m not missing anything. Ta

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Anyone joining this thread at GB’s post, please read back a few lines

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:rofl: :rofl: very good :clap: :clap: :clap:

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Hard but surprisingly not as hard as I’m expecting. Struggled on one rep, otherwise I’m squatting 10kg over the limit I last spring.

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2x zwift races yesterday. One after the other. Either the power meter popped or I did on the 2nd race.
Paddle board today, cus its sunny and an offshore wind. Good for veriaty.

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What a pose(ur) :rofl: :rofl:

Oh hang on, I frequent this thread so infrequently, I have probably replied to a pic that’s 2 weeks old!

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So a rare entry by me. Another lovely spirited road run; down to 4:15/km for 60 mins now :ok_hand: Spring has just about sprung, and my body is coming alive. I can’t help thinking all that suffering on Zwift has helped my running to not go to pot , despite no speedwork or road running all winter.

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Good running leader !

Me and the sgt major are targeting a 40 min 10k next month, if we can find any flat and his heart doesn’t explode first.

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WTAF???
Really???

Well done Old Man :clap:t3::older_man:t2:

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A slow 8k run on the treadmill. Despite what my brain is telling me, my body isn’t fit.

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15 mins S&C today

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Tour of Fire and Ice
1:28:30 - just over 60 for the Alpe
247W NP / 105HR / 0.75IF

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VO2 max TR session plus a 30min spin in the TT position. Felt good.

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