Watt output

[Andyr249]

Good question. I would go for training wheel because it helps you zone your intervals a lot better. Especially the intervals above lactate threshold or very short intervals where HR usually lags. So I would go for training wheels if you have to pick one.

 

Thanks Willehond. I am now very tempted to try a power meter.

 

Disylizzy, looks good. I will have a look at that link.

[Minion]

2. Do intervals of a percentage of your AT, I've attached a sketch that of a workout I just did.

I have trouble remembering what I need to do during a workout. Being able to program variable intervals like these is one of the major reasons why I like my Garmin Edge.

[Tetra]

out of interest, what is everyones PM of choice?

[Minion]

I'm currently using two Powertaps, but I'm thinking of replacing one of them with a Quarq.

[Guest Jarryd Haley]

You've got the level formulas right, it's just the input power value that you're using that's off.

 

Ahh, that makes sense. Thanks for the help. Will go and check it out on the road bike after wines 2 whales this weekend. I look forward to being able to hit my target watts for more than 2 days in a row .

[Guest Bpayne]

colonel, is that you??? Man, it's like I had this exact same discussion two years ago before the colonel got converted to powertraining.

 

Anyway, I have to agree with Edman that a power meter is for everyone. Just because it is expensive doesn't mean it only benefits the pro's. It keeps you honest, gives you a real baseline to measure your improvement in a way HR could never do. I can quote you loads of texts from experts (from aforementioned books), but do yourself a favour and read it yourself rather that trust my word because I know what a power curve is!

 

I can only speak from personal experience (and thanks to the guidance/coaching of people like Ronelle and BikeMax) that training and racing with power is hugely satisfying and massively motivating.

 

Your sincerely,

non-Elite, non-pro, subvet league racer.

 

(PS You will have to try much, much harder to see my power curve. It's mne to know, yours to guess )

 

Who? Sorry maybe Im wrong but you seem to be a top level rider by your posts or are you up to date on your training? How did you do in League? Win? Podium? Did you race this Spring?

[Willehond]

Who? Sorry maybe Im wrong but you seem to be a top level rider by your posts or are you up to date on your training? How did you do in League? Win? Podium? Did you race this Spring?

 

LOL! Knew you would climb out of your hole sooner or later!!! How's the new toy doing?