After watching Lionels latest blog video I am questioning my volume. So I read on here that a coach said if his athletes have a great workout he gets concerned. Okay, I assume he means he failed to plan correctly and they ended up with a lower TSS that week and therefore they kicked ass on a run or bike. So what's the point of training while fatigued? Is it so our bodies gain micro muscle fibers making our muscles more stable and stronger? Is it mental? Is it learning to operate on a higher heart rate? Is it continuing to push our bodies 1% further every struggling workout so when we taper we become Super Human? All the above?
Two years ago I did 1 workout a day and consistently kept AP of 200 watts on the bike and had my best run off bike in 70.3. Now with more volume (2 workouts a day) and a much higher FTP I am averaging 160-170 watts on the bike for +4 hour rides and my run pace is the same as last year.
Tonight I skipped my 2 hour bike after swimming and I am curious what others have experienced with volume? I basically went from 8-9 hours a week to 12-14 hours a week this build.
I am almost 43 if it matters. This is my 3rd year in the sport and I do feel more powerful and experienced but not necessarily stronger.
Edit....4th year in the sport.
http://www.sfuelsgolonger.com
Two years ago I did 1 workout a day and consistently kept AP of 200 watts on the bike and had my best run off bike in 70.3. Now with more volume (2 workouts a day) and a much higher FTP I am averaging 160-170 watts on the bike for +4 hour rides and my run pace is the same as last year.
Tonight I skipped my 2 hour bike after swimming and I am curious what others have experienced with volume? I basically went from 8-9 hours a week to 12-14 hours a week this build.
I am almost 43 if it matters. This is my 3rd year in the sport and I do feel more powerful and experienced but not necessarily stronger.
Edit....4th year in the sport.
http://www.sfuelsgolonger.com