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"best effort" in OS

drmarinerdrmariner
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Coach Rich/Patrick,

   I just started adv OS week 1. Saturday's session includes 2x15-20' "best effort" on the bike. Does this mean we should be in Z4 if we can do it? I believe that's what we were doing on Saturday OS in the past (and maybe that's what is planned for later in this OS- I admit I didn't look through the entire plan) or maybe you're just giving us a break this early in the OS. My concern is that I don't intentionally want to be in "no man's land" between Z3 and Z4 and not derive benefit but I also definitely don't want to over reach and fry myself this early in the OS (I DO admit that I was happy I didn't see 2x15-20' Z4 sessions today!).

Thanks for your help.

                                                Dave

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  • Coach PatrickCoach Patrick
    Dave, great question! Yes, we want Z4 if possible, but we don't want you to think FAILURE when you go 90% vs 95% on them. We just want you to give your best sustainable effort!

    FWIW I am still working up to my Z4 time!!! image
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