Some more detail on each of these...
A thread:
A thread:
https://twitter.com/Alan_Couzens/status/1470036491640311811
1. Adaptive training/Recovery on demand
2021 was the first year that I completely did away with planned load:recovery cycles (3:1, 2:1) etc & only added recovery when readiness scores were low.
This led to⬆️ load for strong recoverers and better response from the load for all.
2021 was the first year that I completely did away with planned load:recovery cycles (3:1, 2:1) etc & only added recovery when readiness scores were low.
This led to⬆️ load for strong recoverers and better response from the load for all.
2. Less aggressive load ramps
Due to employing recovery on demand, swings in the load (both between weeks and months) were reduced compared to previous seasons.
Taking recovery with each week/block led to more gradual but consistent increases in the load.
Due to employing recovery on demand, swings in the load (both between weeks and months) were reduced compared to previous seasons.
Taking recovery with each week/block led to more gradual but consistent increases in the load.
3. Recovery "sprinkled" vs mass-dosed
A more conservative ramp & more "off days" within the season led to less reliance on a whole "off season" to repair and recharge.
Active recovery days within each week were pure active recovery & distinct from "real" training.
A more conservative ramp & more "off days" within the season led to less reliance on a whole "off season" to repair and recharge.
Active recovery days within each week were pure active recovery & distinct from "real" training.
4. ⬆️ emphasis on Z1
With less long course racing to worry about, there was less pressure to keep up the % of Z2-Z3. I was pleasantly surprised by the ⬆️ in response that came with this shift. The reduced intensity led to some of the⬆️changes in #VO2max that I've seen to date!
With less long course racing to worry about, there was less pressure to keep up the % of Z2-Z3. I was pleasantly surprised by the ⬆️ in response that came with this shift. The reduced intensity led to some of the⬆️changes in #VO2max that I've seen to date!
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