ReTesting: PM vs No PM

morpheus

 Basically...

I see that the power guys can measure a % increase in FTP.  What about somebody like me who doesn't use anything but HR and RPE?  My LTHR actually went DOWN.  Bad: I've been sick for the last week and haven't worked out since Friday.  Good: I covered more distance (on trainer) in the same amount of time and with a lower Avg HR than the original test.

Regarding the lower avg HR for the 40' TT, should I be concerned?

 

Thx,

Chris

jburbatt

Chris- Check out Mike's answer in this similar thread http://members.endurancenation.us/Community/Forums/tabid/101/aft/4462/Default.aspx No worries about HR going down!

morpheus

 Thanks Jenn, that's the affirmation I was looking for.