Hi Gordo, great info as always! I queried Chatgpt today with the following: My current (hybrid) training is 2 days a week serious max strength, 4 days x 2hrs bike. One of those days with intervals, 3 around LT1- One rest day a week. I was wondering if it might be a better choice (I'm 57) to do 2 x 2hrs and 1 x 4 hours, with an extra rest day. So same volume, different distribution. I was thinking the 4 hour ride might elicit quite different adaptations to the 2 hour rides. What do you think? I know you have written often about very regular work being the first thing to get on top of....
Hi, easy days are generally 2 hours around 125 HR. I have to resist trying to nudge up my average speed etc for ego reasons 😅 occasionally a 3hr with a mate, but 2 hours is pretty standard. 11-12 hours total training a week with strength takes a big enough chunk out of my days, I never miss, but other projects are suffering
Hi Gordo...thanks for the article...have read several times through. I'm struggling to think about how High Volume and Low Mileage coexist..my assumption is that low mileage refers to run mileage / or mileage at "stressful intensities". Is that correct?
The idea is to note the sessions and loads that result in chronic stress — keep those moderate and below the breaking point
Against that background, use ample frequency (and volume) as tolerated to keep volume up (but not chronic stress).
Interpret volume against what is individually tolerated. It’s going to depend on both how the individual is coping and the level of life stress they have outside training.
First class write up✅
Thanks for sharing. Massive inspiration
FWIW your advice does rub off 😉
Keep small setbacks small IYKYK 😂
Thanks Andrew - hope the approach helps you as much it did for me!
Hi Gordo, great info as always! I queried Chatgpt today with the following: My current (hybrid) training is 2 days a week serious max strength, 4 days x 2hrs bike. One of those days with intervals, 3 around LT1- One rest day a week. I was wondering if it might be a better choice (I'm 57) to do 2 x 2hrs and 1 x 4 hours, with an extra rest day. So same volume, different distribution. I was thinking the 4 hour ride might elicit quite different adaptations to the 2 hour rides. What do you think? I know you have written often about very regular work being the first thing to get on top of....
I think 3+ and 6+ hour training days are a stimulus we can’t get other ways.
I like the idea of a longer day. You don’t need to do it each week, if that stresses your schedule.
What do you typically do on your easy days?
G
Hi, easy days are generally 2 hours around 125 HR. I have to resist trying to nudge up my average speed etc for ego reasons 😅 occasionally a 3hr with a mate, but 2 hours is pretty standard. 11-12 hours total training a week with strength takes a big enough chunk out of my days, I never miss, but other projects are suffering
That’s a nice week, and you’re smart to keep the easy days low stress.
G
Hi Gordo...thanks for the article...have read several times through. I'm struggling to think about how High Volume and Low Mileage coexist..my assumption is that low mileage refers to run mileage / or mileage at "stressful intensities". Is that correct?
The idea is to note the sessions and loads that result in chronic stress — keep those moderate and below the breaking point
Against that background, use ample frequency (and volume) as tolerated to keep volume up (but not chronic stress).
Interpret volume against what is individually tolerated. It’s going to depend on both how the individual is coping and the level of life stress they have outside training.
G