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Re: Power zones- Testing numbers vs racing numbers

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Use the power levels and heart rate zones from your test not race. The test data is more valid for training. Setting training levels off race data will set power levels too high for training. All of us can produce more power in a race situation with the additional motivation and adrenaline.

Lynda