I’m having trouble going the distance during VO2max intervals. I can generate the power, but I just can’t seem to hold it. For example, in TrainerRoad I need to do 3 sets of 3x3 min at 108% (3 min rest) and 6 min rest between sets. I can get to 108% but then can’t maintain it after 2 min, and later in the set I can manage 1 min but that’s it. (Same is true with higher %'s and shorter times.) Z4 stuff and below I have no problem with. It can be hard but I can complete it.
As I’m just a triathlete, not a roadie, I’m thinking I should just swap out the VO2max stuff for threshold work. I figure if I can complete threshold intervals I will be training better than with a half-assed attempt at VO2max (assuming same TSS).
Does that make sense? Or will I be giving up a lot of performance trading Z4 for Z5?
Also, what might cause my trouble with the VO2max intervals?
- Am I just not trained enough at that level and I need to suck it up/use shorter intervals until I build that specific fitness?
- Is my FTP wrong? (I think it’s pretty good. It’s based on a 20 min test, but it seems reasonable when I look at my data overall.)
- Is it just psychological? Again, I just need to suck it up?
My FTP is currently 251. Nothing awesome, but improving.
Thanks!
As I’m just a triathlete, not a roadie, I’m thinking I should just swap out the VO2max stuff for threshold work. I figure if I can complete threshold intervals I will be training better than with a half-assed attempt at VO2max (assuming same TSS).
Does that make sense? Or will I be giving up a lot of performance trading Z4 for Z5?
Also, what might cause my trouble with the VO2max intervals?
- Am I just not trained enough at that level and I need to suck it up/use shorter intervals until I build that specific fitness?
- Is my FTP wrong? (I think it’s pretty good. It’s based on a 20 min test, but it seems reasonable when I look at my data overall.)
- Is it just psychological? Again, I just need to suck it up?
My FTP is currently 251. Nothing awesome, but improving.
Thanks!