Keep the Needle Pointing “NORTH”
I’m going to Keep the Needle Pointing “North”. The Xert Adaptive Training Advisor appears to be a reward system. I’m enjoying the fact that when I wake up, I can look at the ATA and the Training Pacer, realize just how hard or easy I need to ride, and then GO DO IT. I’ve said […]
ShockWiz Suspension Tuning device- Getting Suspension “Just Right”
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Shockwiz Suspension Tuner on a Front XC Sid Fork. Richard Wharton, 2017.[/caption]
The ShockWiz Suspension Tuning device works with most air-compressed forks and rear shocks. It first came out in 2016, and was purchased by Quarq/SRAM in 2017. The product measures compression, rebound, and ‘air time’ to help you tune your suspension.
For me, suspension has ALWAYS been tricky. My first bicycle with suspension was a
Xert Training Deficit
I like to ask myself – “What’s the ‘Fastest’ way to get to my XSS goal, while keeping FOCUS infinitely aerobic, and keep fat burning at or ahead of Carbs?
I set my trainer to ERG mode, and rode 190 watts the entire ride….
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Today’s ride was about fat burning and XSS. I made my points for the Xert Training Deficit, and kept my needle between 11 and 1 o’clock on the Training Pacer.[/caption]
Xert – Adaptive Training Program
Xert – Adaptive Training Program
The Xert Adaptive Training Advisor and Training Pacer built me up to a higher level of preparation, for sure. This week, I will transfer over from “Build”, to “Peak” in the Xert Adaptive Training Program.
The Target Date is still November 14th. That’s when Tracy and I will attempt to summit Truck Route 341 yet again – this time, with a breakthrough in the 20-25 minute range in mind. I’m not worried about time. We both just want to set 20MMP Records that coincide with the Power-Duration Predictions at those levels.
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The Xert Adaptive Training Advisor has helped me stay on target. The Training Pacer remains between 11 and 1 O’clock. I’ve had few days off, but I’m ready to see what the Xert Adaptive Training Program has laid out for me as I transition from “Build”, to “Peak”.[/caption]
It will be interesting to see what Xert’s Adaptive Training Program lays out. I’m looking forward to the intervals, but I also want to build my own.
Take a look at the Xert “Weekly Stats” page, inside of the “Xert Planner” menu.
Xert ATA – Saturday’s Big Ride!
Xert ATA (Adaptive Training Advice) for Saturday, October 10th, 2020
The Xert ATA and Training Pacer Rainbow Dial are showing that I am roughly 101 XSS in the hole. The workout goal is set to 166 XSS. The Focus recommendation is “Endurance”.
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I took yesterday off, but the Xert Adaptive Training Advisor looks at my previous Saturdays, and it has planned a good over-reach ride for me.[/caption]
The Adaptive Training Advisor has been pretty predictable, and while I am tired, I’m not overtrained.
Xert ATA – Post Ride
Well, the Xert ATA wanted 166 points?
Xert XSS – 76 Points of Aerobic Base
Xert XSS in the Xert Adaptive Training Advisor is recommending 76 points of completely aerobic base.
My FOCUS is set for “Endurance”.
I earn roughly 1 Xert XSS point per 9 or 10 Kilojoules of work, at about 170 watts of power. There usually is not enough time in my day to head out for an easy road ride. SO, I will probably perform this ride indoors.
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The Xert XSS recommendation for the day is at 76 points. FOCUS is “Endurance”, which is purely aerobic.[/caption]
I DO miss having some intervals right now, however, so I may chuck the suggestions out the window and perform some intervals to get the points, and maybe try for a breakthrough.
XSS and FOCUS per the ATA
The beauty of this XSS goal comes when you’re fit and you know you don’t need too much, to stay on target. Xert FOCUS goal was set to 13:36, which is also fairly aerobic.
Xert ATA and Training Pacer for October 6, 2020
The Xert ATA and Training Pacer want me riding some endurance.
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Remember my blog post from a short while back? “Temper Action With Wisdom.” I am chomping at the bit as I want to get out and ride hard. But I’m going to trust the ATA and Training Pacer, and will aim for XSS and a “High” (easier) FOCUS.
Xert – Training Optional on the Xert Training Pacer
Xert – Training Optional in the Xert Training Pacer.
I did it – I moved the needle to the 1 O’clock position. “Training Optional” is sweet, sweet music. I’m going to take the day off. The dogs have been walked. Work beckons in a few hours. Right now, I’m going to fly my flight sim and maybe have a quick coffee nap.
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The volume and intensity I’ve achieved over the past several days is paying off. Taking a day off will NOT hurt my fitness, as the yellow triangle shows. There is also no workout suggestion in the description.[/caption]
Let’s look at the Xert Adaptive Training Advisor, below the Training Pacer. It describes WHY my status on the Training Pacer is set to “Training Optional”.
Xert Training Pacer – 10/4/2020
Xert Training Pacer is right at 12 O’clock.
The needle on my Xert Training Pacer is right at 12 O’Clock, but if I don’t ride today, the 24-hour triangle shows that I’ll slip back towards 11 O’Clock. The Xert Adaptive Training Advisor is recommending a 109 XSS ride, with an Xert FOCUS on “Endurance”, or “–:–“.
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The Xert Training Pacer is at 12 O’Clock, so I’m right on target. The Xert Adaptive Training Advisor is recommending a LIGHT ride at low intensity.[/caption]
I’m going to head out now with my wife, and will report back soon.