Originally Posted by
bmxsykes
I completed my first 30min crit last weekend. After looking at the info from my Garmin I noticed that my HR was above my LTHR the entire race. Is this normal? I did not have the benefit of drafting since I missed the lead group and the rest of the feild was strung out where I was mostly up front. My training is not structured but ride between 80-150miles a week including 2, 2+ hour "A" training rides. I followed the Time Crunched program 3 weeks prior to the race. How can I keep my HR up the high for 30 but struggle with 3(3x2) threshold workouts?
you know, as you train and get fitter, you LTHR increases as your body can handle more aerobic work. otherwise there'd be no point in doing painful intervals. also, as others have mentioned, LTHR is what you can hold for 1 hr, you should be able to go above that for 30min.
Originally Posted by
pkpsu
I haven't ridden with a computer since last august.
On another note...
hmm, did you meant to say "duraace600 says dial it up to 400w?"