Thanks, Cheers 
!
Yep, it is pretty easy by now, I just had to play around a bit to get used to the rules.
Yesterday I did my first intervals-created workout containing a freeride section. I was a bit surprised (though not unhappy) that the resistance didn’t reflect the route and terrain. This was different for my old workouts created at zwiftworkout.com. I guess, this is because the workout builder puts “FlatRoad = 1” in the XML. Would it be possible to control this behavior with a keyword like “freeride simulation” or “freeride flatroad”?
Is there a way to have a text message appear when you are x minutes/seconds into the interval?
No, not currently.
I’m trying to find the reference David made about a single line of text.
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After initially fully not understanding how the workout builder works, this has now become one of my favorite features!
This is indeed the easiest way to build a workout!
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Hi there,
I’ve been using the workout builder and it works great. One thing I’m running into though, when I want to repeat interval workouts, is there any way to program the repeats automatically?
e.g. I want to do an over/under workout which is
3x12min, with each 12m block consisting of
2m @ 105% - 1m @ 95%
I’m writing this as
4x
-
2m 105%
-
1m 95%
-
6m 55%
4x
-
2m 105%
-
1m 95%
-
6m 55%
4x
-
2m 105%
-
1m 95%
-
6m 55%
Where I would like to write it is something like
3x
[4x
-
2m 105%
-
1m 95%
-
6m 55%]
Is what I want currently possible?
nope… nested blocks are currently not/not yet supported
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At least now I know what they’re called 
thanks!
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Hey, at least you can just copy and paste it! I think that’s easier than writing nested blocks in a GUI based system, which is what everything else is.
True, once you get the hang of writing it in plain text programming can be quite quick.
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You need a space between 1m and the 6m recovery. You probably know this, but for those that might not know, the nesting stops when there is a space between two lines.
wait… is this nested blocks? I tot it was not supported yet?
Perhaps some call it interval repeats, which have been around for a while. The multiple grouped/nested repeats are not.
A few questions.
Is there a consolidated manual for using the workout builder? or is most of the information here in different comments in this topic?
Is there any way to configure this? Maybe a per user option to have a “default” option for power targets?
If I’m not paying attention to the step change, I start off the lap “under” target, and my watch keeps telling me I’m too low, and I end up chasing the average lap power. It’s worse on shorter intervals with big jumps from the previous interval. The watch also gives me a low execution score after the workout, since it appears to be looking at the time below target, which is quite a bit. I tested a workout using a 5% power band, and a 3s power target, I did get more beeping in 1 interval when I was fatigued and couldn’t hold a steady cadence, but overall the watch workout screen was more useful. It showed me the 3s power and the gauge, instead of the lap average power with the gauge.
My solution will be to build all my workouts with the explicit 3s power target, and a window that lets me stay close to my desired power. Just wondering if there is a setting somewhere to control the behavior
oh wow, that’s great, thanks Gerald! It just keeps getting better!
The other nice thing is that you see the graphical representation as you type it in as well!
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All good and really looking for an ultimate guide to all of this somewhere please if someone has time to write and publish 
The GUIDE section
Post 16 has some information, on the workout builder.
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Found where to set the default lap target for Garmin units.
And thanks Gerald for that guide!
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