Testing Times

Friday has become my testing day. It's because it follows Thursday when I have an easy workout then chill out at the market (or did BC).

The process is nothing complicated. WKO4 has a couple of reports that suggest tests and I just use these to set a watts and duration target, pick a course and go for it.

One report compares this year's MMP with previous years. In some places the gap is larger than others, I just aim to close one of the larger gaps.

So today for example I aimed to close my 5 minute gap. My all time best is just over 400W compared to a 345W since April. So I just went hard up Alpe du Zwift's first couple of hairpins and bumped the number up to 369W, so progress and I think there is a bit more to come yet.

The other report is similar, but more focused on the past few months.

Thus far, since turning 61, I've been able to hit my target every workout. Of course the downside to this is that the numbers will be a little higher next time. But there are lots durations from a few minutes ot a few hours to aim for so touch wood I'll be OK for a while.

I like this approach to testing, especially as I don't race right now. Once a week does not feel too tough and the variety keeps things interesting.