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Using MPH on bike v. HR during OS

jbarre03jbarre03
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I don't currently have a power meter and train via HR, but during the OS when the workouts are 95%-100% (for those training with power), can I just use what my avg Speed/MPH was during my test for those sessions?  The thought is is HR can flucuate based on many different variables, so if I use MPH, when the workout calls for 95%-100%, then I will be getting the most out of the workout. 

I understand that speed doesn't correlate to power directly, but thought maybe just for the 95%-100% workouts it would work.  I'm doing all these on trainer.

????????? 

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  • tim cronktim cronk
    Jason, I think there is some reason to what you propose.... The conditions and setttings would have to be the same everytime, like, tire pressure, press on force , not sure about the gear but I dont think that would matter.... But I ask you first.... Why not just get trainerroad for $10 per month.... You can turn it on and off monthly.... It is really good!
  • russGrussG
    x2 on TrainerRoad and Virtual Power! Is it a possibility for you?
    $100 for the ant+ stick and speed-cadence sensor plus $10 a month for a progressive training solution.
  • Joseph LombardiJoseph Lombardi

    Speed is also very subjective on the trainer....subject to tire pressure, trainer mount...etc....I don't think mph is a good proxy....HR is still a biological marker measurement of effort...and better than speed..........but agree with everyone that for the investment TrainerRoad is great.

  • tim cronktim cronk
    We have a Lemond Revolution trainer in the house and I bet that would be very usable for speed since the rear wheel is removed .... My girlfriend uses it hooked up to TR with a Mac and loves it...
  • jbarre03jbarre03

    Thanks for the feedback.  I'll look into Trainer Road until I get my power meter.  Quick questions.  I currently have a Garmin speed/cadence sensor.  Do I need to get a different one for TR to work?  Where do you get the ANT+/USB sticks?

     

  • Coach PatrickCoach Patrick
    What garmin do you have? get us a number (but if it's wireless you should be good). Ant + Sticks are all over the web/ amazon...here's one as reference only:

    http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-010-10999-00-USB-Ant-Stick/dp/B000UO9KSY
  • jbarre03jbarre03
    Its a Garmin GSC 10 and wireless, so I assume it will work.....thanks again for the info.

    You guys are the best!
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]

    I use the GSC-10 and the Ant+ stick with TR, so you are golden. Enjoy TR. It's the best.

    --Larry

  • jbarre03jbarre03
    One last question.....is the USB stick specific to one person or I can share it with my wife?
  • Joe MatchetteJoe Matchette
    You can share it.
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