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Thad Carnine micro

Tcar9Tcar9
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Weekend ride

I was sick on Tuesday and had to move the week back a day so today did not get to recharge for weekend. Should I just keep plugging away this weekend or cut tomorrow back a little? Legs are pretty toasted after today's intervals and then recovery brick run. I think I can push through but no way I can prob keep the power numbers for the whole workout. Sorry new to endurance nation and the world of self coaching. Thanks

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  • Coach PatrickCoach Patrick
    Thad, sorry, I was at camp. We generally recommend cutting the intensity up first, then dialing it down, then turning it off.

    So, if you have 2 x 15', then we'd say go 3 x 10 or 6 x 5 to get the time in.

    If intensity of that prescribed level is an issue, then we say dial it back. So instead of 95% to 100%, try for 90%...or 85%, etc.

    If all intensity is off the table, then we'd say just ride for time in Zone 2, etc.

    Hope that helps!

    ~ Patrick
  • Tcar9Tcar9
    Thanks. Helps a lot. I'm constantly in a state of flux.

    I do have another question though. My work week very busy on both Wednesday and Thursday it is not uncommon to have one of the nights unable to get a workout in. How damaging is it to take one of those two days as a rest day then pick up and do a workout on Friday? If it is going to be horribly damaging I can try and get a late night brick on Thursday.

    Thanks again
  • Coach PatrickCoach Patrick
    Thad, drop the bricks. My first 3 years of OutSeason® I had no bricks...only do them if you CAN, otherwise drop and keep the Bike (tues/thurs) as it's more important...
  • Tcar9Tcar9
    Perfect that's what I had to do today just based on schedule with work and family.
    Thanks again

  • Coach PatrickCoach Patrick
    No worries! Have a great weekend!
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