Originally Posted by
Allegheny Jet
It reads complicated, and to me it is, which is why I invest in a coach and spend my time riding and following directions.

Me too. I'm trying to get my mind around the science and data, because that's just the kind of guy I am, but it truly is overwhelming. I've been gradually reading "Training and Racing with a Power Meter", which is the bible on the subject, digesting it slowly like a time-release protein powder. I'll finally be doing my threshold test a few weeks from now, when there is a break in my racing schedule.