Virtual Pedal Hard Class - March 20

 

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Workout Description

During this workout we will work on threshold and build above threshold into some nice pushes to wrap up a solid session! I will discuss the value of timing the intervals in this fashion and how we used this type of workouts when training for upcoming races.

Glossary of Terms:

WU= warm up
REC= recovery (Z1)
END= endurance (lower Z2)
SS= steady state (upper Z2)
MED= medium (lower Z3)
TH= threshold (Z4)
ST= strength
CD= cooldown
PU= pick-up
AT= above TH (threshold)
Z6= VO2 Max power +

Workout Details

  1. WU

    4 min @ Z1

  2. SS

    10 min @ Z2, 90-100 rpm

  3. Repeat 15 times

    1. TH

      40 sec @ Z4, 85-95 rpm

    2. REC

      20 sec @ Z1

  4. REC

    4 min @ Z1

  5. Repeat 10 times

    1. AT

      30 sec @ upper Z5, 95-105 rpm

    2. REC

      30 sec @ Z1

  6. REC

    4 min @ Z1

  7. Repeat 8 times

    1. Z6

      20 sec @ Z6, 95-110 rpm

    2. REC

      40 sec @ Z1, 80-90 rpm

  8. CD

    3 min @ Z2

  9. CD

    2 min @ Z1


Ways to train together

Zwift Option 

Go to zwift.com and get a trial version if you don't currently have an account

  • Download the training file and copy it into your Zwift workouts <<Numeric Zwift ID>> folder. It will then appear under your Custom Workouts in the "Training" selection when you start Zwift:

    • Mac Users go to - Finder\Documents\Zwift\Workouts\<<Numeric Zwift ID>> folder will be added to your custom workouts menu the next time you launch the game.

    • Windows Users go to - File Explorer\Documents\Zwift\Workouts\<<Numeric Zwift ID>> folder will be added to your custom workouts menu the next time you launch the game.

  • If you are a current coached athlete the workout appears automatically in ZWIFT under your TrainingPeaks folder under the TRAINING Option for each respective day. 

On your own Option

You can also follow along via your own zones and workout details above and use the video for coaching on interval time and for added motivation. 

QUESTIONS?

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