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Old 01-07-16 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by TheKillerPenguin
The thing about those tests is if you do them right there's no way you're doing more than 1x5min + 1x20 min above z2, and that seems like a waste of a workout. I'd rather have 3x20's scheduled since it's more time in zone.
well another anecdote on my end, so grain of salt, my buddy who helped me out with training to years ago (and it's the methodology i use still to this day) mentioned the 93% sans the 5 minute all out... also added in the possibility to make testing day a workout day which i usually do. Example in link below but after a PROPER 150w rest interval to get the breath back and chill, why not smash a 1 hr session of SST after? Not always the case but i try for a SST workout any where from 20-1hr of work time after my test. It's surprising that the body can do it, and i partially think your body tricks itself, because SST feels REAL EASY (easier) after a full gas 20 minute effort.

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Old 01-07-16 | 01:19 PM
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Cool, I usually just tack on a bunch of hours of volume, it takes me about an hour to ride down to my testing area anyway so I take the super long way home.
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Old 01-07-16 | 05:27 PM
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You know, I've always felt like I should do more with a workout day than "just" an FTP test (although it is a pretty awful 20')... some SST after sound perfect!
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Old 01-07-16 | 06:53 PM
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My coach puts my FTP test as part of a workout day, usually Z2 after.
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Old 01-07-16 | 07:07 PM
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I generally do a 20' SS interval following the 20' all out test (although I don't test very often). It is really hard for me - I usually just barely hit the low end of SS.
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