I have just started the Race interval plan two weeks ago and it’s going well. I see where at the end of the 6 weeks my CTL will be relatively the same. I am feeling stronger a I chose the intermediate plan because I am trying to build strength more than anything for a couple 100+ rides later this year with lots of group rides in between. I have one 110 mile ride done at reasonable pace and finished pretty strong right before I started this plan so I feel I had a good base before starting this plan.
I have two questions:
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Should I have picked the advanced plan ( I hesitated because right now work is not an issue but that could change and might not have the entire time available during the week)?
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should I just add zone 2 time in the saddle after the intervals during the week to keep pushing the CTL up further? (Another point is I’m 60 and feel great but are any adjustments necessary as far as recovery goes? I did find while doing the endurance ride on Thursday this past week that
I was not to keen on it and just stopped after 30 minutes and this weekend I did a little extra on Saturday and Sunday and felt great.) -
What plan should I go on next after the Race interval plan to keep pushing my CTL/FTP to get strong for long efforts. Polarized SS then a specific Fondo/Hill Climb or repeat the Race intervals? I don’t want to get too burned out early in the year with really high intensity intervals.
I guess that was 3 questions LOL…and lots to unpack there!
I’m loving all the help and info passed on in the forum, so thanks and looking forward to hearing your response.