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    • February 1, 2010 at 9:42 pm #4919
      Avatarjmr-rider
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      Lynda,

      I'm on the 50 mile PR plan. I did my 2nd TT and my results were slightly lower but my average heart rate was about 4 beats higher. This 2nd TT was done one week after doing a solo 12 hour race and a difficult week at work. Should I be concerned or just attribute the 2nd TT results to these external factors?

      Jeff

    • February 2, 2010 at 10:25 am #6068
      AvatarLynda
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      jmr-rider said:

      my results were slightly lower

      Jeff

    • February 2, 2010 at 1:50 pm #6070
      Avatarjmr-rider
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      Lynda,

      Sorry, I wasn't sure if you needed the results. Here they are. Applicable numbers are averages.

      1st TT

      • HR 167

      • Dist 6.73

      • Cad 101

      • Spd 20.2

      2nd TT

      • HR 171

      • Dist 6.68

      • Cad 103

      • Spd 20.0

    • February 2, 2010 at 10:12 pm #6071
      AvatarLynda
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      Those numbers are close enough to call the two tests equal. Power data would give a little more clarity.

      I recommend splitting the difference in heart rates and setting your LTHR at 169bpm

      Lynda

    • February 3, 2010 at 10:28 am #6072
      Avatarjmr-rider
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      Thanks, Lynda. Should I be concerned that my numbers did not improve? I think it may be due to the fact that I did a 12 hour solo the wknd before and I've been very busy at work. I'm thinking I should just stick to the plan and go for it. What do you think?

      Jeff

    • February 3, 2010 at 4:09 pm #6073
      AvatarLynda
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      Certainly you will still be carrying fatigue from the 12 hour solo. You should not be concerned. If your heart rate was lower there might be a concern.

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