Originally Posted by carpediemracing

lol +1

My natural hematocrit (last three physicals over 5 years) were 49.x, 48.x, and 47.x%. I am the worst climber, about the worst TT'er, and have virtually no aerobic ability. This was true even when I was fit - but I had some aerobic capacity when training a lot.

Hematocrit is related but not indicative of performance. It's like engine displacement - you can get two 1.5 liter engines, one has 90 hp (my red car), the other is a 1200 hp monster (F1 engines circa late '80s). Hematocrit doesn't mean too much unless it drastically changes within the individual.

My goal is to hit 50% at a physical so I can take two weeks off from competition

cdr