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Power zones- Testing numbers vs racing numbers

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    • May 27, 2010 at 10:13 am #5004
      AvatarJCMeeks
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      Hi Lynda,

      I'm following the 12hr pr plan and am on week 3.

    • May 27, 2010 at 12:22 pm #6224
      AvatarLynda
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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

    • May 27, 2010 at 12:26 pm #6225
      AvatarJCMeeks
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      Thanks Lynda.

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