Hi all,
Following a successful training block im heading into a recovery week prior to performing a ramp test (5th Jan) prior to starting my build phase.
A full week is probably overkill but it fits well with my shift work.
I plan to accumulate around 50-60% of the load of my previous training weeks and around 50% volume.
In previous recovery weeks I’ve only ever done z2 rides and or complete days off, with an opener workout the day prior to testing.
I’m eager to add/keep a bit of intensity mid week to keep legs ticking over, what would people suggest? The past few months have been z2 rides with 2 Zwift races a week.
Lastly, how ‘rested’ do you like to be prior to testing? Should I look to be ‘fresh’ or in transition phase?
Attached is a picture of my graph following a proposed recovery week (4x 1h Z2 rides + 1h @ FTP). The 1h at FTP is to mimic a potential TTT up Alpe on Zwift on 31st Dec.
