I've started using Training Peaks about 6 months ago to track and plan my workouts. I'm tracking TSS scores across all three disciplines so that's what's represented on this chart.
Right before I started logging anything, I did an FTP test and a 10k run race and determined LTHR, pace zones, power zones etc... based on those. With swimming I've set zones based on a 1500yd TT and I use a Garmin Swim watch to track every workout.
There are two peaks on the chart, one corresponding to the training leading to my first race of the season. That race ended up in a crash which resulted in 1 week off training. The second peak is the 2nd race a month later where I've had a good performance and ended up winning my age group. I took a very easy week after that and started my build for IMMT in August. I'm currently 4 (of 16) weeks in and just finished planning my next 4 week block.
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Back to the PMC chart, I see a pretty steep increase in CTL in the first 6-7 weeks. Is this normal? Also notice how the TSB (yellow line) is totally in the gutter at the beginning peaking to -76 or so which would indicate a ton of fatigue.
The chart seems to look more realistic after 4-5 weeks but my concern is that the quick ramp-up at the beginning is overly inflating my CTL.
2)
Another thing: I've been using a Kickr with very questionable power data for a couple of weeks. Basically, some of my power data was inflated by 25-30W. At some point at the beginning of January they came out with a patch which allowed me to use the PM to driver the Kickr and get accurate results. I knew that I had some garbage data in there so I went and deleted those 2 weeks worth of questionable workouts. That data was from Jan 1st to about Jan 12. So at this point my training log starts on Jan 12 and is up to date containing accurate data.
I expected the PMC chart to change but didn't notice any change in CTL. CTL was about 105 before and after removing the garbage... Does this make sense?
3)
CTL ramp rates:
7 days: 5.7
Last 28 days: 27.2
Last 90 days: 28.3
Last 365 days: 106.5
My training load has been about 15h for the past 4 weeks and on average 10-11h/week since the beginning of the year with some 5-6 weeks of 15h in there.
Watching a TP video where Gordo Byrn went over PMC data for IM training they mentioned that a healthy CTL ramp rate would be around 10/month. I'm not sure if they were counting just cycling data or overall swim/bike/run in that number. It would seem that I'm either overtraining like crazy or my PMC chart is not exactly accurate.
Thanks y'all!
Right before I started logging anything, I did an FTP test and a 10k run race and determined LTHR, pace zones, power zones etc... based on those. With swimming I've set zones based on a 1500yd TT and I use a Garmin Swim watch to track every workout.
There are two peaks on the chart, one corresponding to the training leading to my first race of the season. That race ended up in a crash which resulted in 1 week off training. The second peak is the 2nd race a month later where I've had a good performance and ended up winning my age group. I took a very easy week after that and started my build for IMMT in August. I'm currently 4 (of 16) weeks in and just finished planning my next 4 week block.
1)
Back to the PMC chart, I see a pretty steep increase in CTL in the first 6-7 weeks. Is this normal? Also notice how the TSB (yellow line) is totally in the gutter at the beginning peaking to -76 or so which would indicate a ton of fatigue.
The chart seems to look more realistic after 4-5 weeks but my concern is that the quick ramp-up at the beginning is overly inflating my CTL.
2)
Another thing: I've been using a Kickr with very questionable power data for a couple of weeks. Basically, some of my power data was inflated by 25-30W. At some point at the beginning of January they came out with a patch which allowed me to use the PM to driver the Kickr and get accurate results. I knew that I had some garbage data in there so I went and deleted those 2 weeks worth of questionable workouts. That data was from Jan 1st to about Jan 12. So at this point my training log starts on Jan 12 and is up to date containing accurate data.
I expected the PMC chart to change but didn't notice any change in CTL. CTL was about 105 before and after removing the garbage... Does this make sense?
3)
CTL ramp rates:
7 days: 5.7
Last 28 days: 27.2
Last 90 days: 28.3
Last 365 days: 106.5
My training load has been about 15h for the past 4 weeks and on average 10-11h/week since the beginning of the year with some 5-6 weeks of 15h in there.
Watching a TP video where Gordo Byrn went over PMC data for IM training they mentioned that a healthy CTL ramp rate would be around 10/month. I'm not sure if they were counting just cycling data or overall swim/bike/run in that number. It would seem that I'm either overtraining like crazy or my PMC chart is not exactly accurate.
Thanks y'all!