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Final OS Test

SteeleSteele
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Alright - here's the drill, last bike test of the OS scheduled for today. Unable to do a power test due to the fact that my trainer has not come back from the rep yet, ( it has had a few issues ). Since all my testing has been done using watts, do I wait for the trainer to come back? Or do I just do a HR test? Keeping in mind that my OS ends on Sunday. What to do?

 

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  • kurshingkurshing
    Wait for the trainer, and keep working out with that current set of numbers. Changing won't serve any purpose. Plus, any training you are looking to enter into (HIM or IM) will have testing built into it anyways, so, you will have a chance to get an updated test in.
  • Al TruscottAl Truscott

    My thoughts: If you have a separate power meter, test outside, as much of your future training will be there. If you don't have a power meter, test outside with HR, as that is how you will be doing your racing and training in the coming months?

  • Gordon CherwoniakGordon Cherwoniak

    I'm with Al on this one.  The only reason that I would do a test inside myself is to get the total OS improvement.  The problem then is what are you going to do after transition for metrics?

    Gordon

  • kurshingkurshing
    My advice is based on the assumption that you are planning to continue with power training outside..just to clarify. Otherwise, if you are going to be training with HR, I definitely agree with Al.
  • SteeleSteele

    Due to current budgetary constraints, I will be using HR for my outdoor metrics, unless of course I come across a great deal on a PM for my bike.

    I was looking at a low end I-Bike PM, I posted this on a different thread, the feedback was not exactly positive. Is having the low end I-Bike better than just training with HR? 

    Having gotten used too training with a PM on an indoor trainer, I am not looking forward to HR training outdoors, but I will do what I need to do.

    Thanks for the feedback!!

  • Al TruscottAl Truscott
    Posted By Bill Fleming on 29 Apr 2011 06:42 AM

    ...Is having the low end I-Bike better than just training with HR?...



    Bill - I sent you a PM witrh an expansion on this answer: "No".

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