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Ask Chad – 8 Minute Test vs 20 Minute Test

Here’s another post in our series Ask Chad.  This question came in through e-mail. I see you have both an 8min test and a 20min test to estimate FTP. Can you discuss the differences, how we should determine which one we should use and how often to re-test? From my experience, even taking 95% of…

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Ask Chad – Recovery Weeks

Here’s another post in our series Ask Chad.  This question came in through e-mail. I’m in the middle of the Advanced Build plan. I’m wondering if there is any benefit in the 8 weeks to a “recovery week” My workouts are good, but I’m wondering if my legs might benefit from a week off. In…

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Ask Chad – Racing in Early Base

This is the third post in a new series where Chad answers training questions.  This question came in through support@trainerroad.com Hi Nate/Reid, I intend to start Sunday morning club (road) racing but I was wondering what would be the best way to integrate a Sunday race into the Early Base:Foundation, form & Base plan etc.?…

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I Quit My Job!

Who’s coming with me?! It’s time to put the work in that TrainerRoad deserves.  I gave my 4 week notice at my day job today.  I’ll be working full time on TrainerRoad starting March 3rd. It’s a very exciting (and scary) time for my family.  I’m taking a bit of a pay cut to really…

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Ask Chad – Power vs Heartrate

This is the second post in a new series where Chad answers training questions.  This question came in through support.trainerroad.com. I have a question on this topic:  How much do you think a persons goal would affect whether they use power, virtual power, or HR? If ones goal was to maximize results in a time trial,…

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