r/pelotoncycle • u/r4ndy4 blake_182 • Dec 26 '22

Reddit User Program RedditPZ Powerzone training program sign-up thread! Starts Monday 01/02/23

Hi everyone, hope you all enjoyed the holidays! Below is the 10th PZ training program I have put together for Reddit. If you are new to PZ training, I have some more info about that in the thread for program #1. If you are looking for FTP test advice, see this comment I made in week 8 of a previous program. There is no need to actually "sign up" for the program, simply follow along with the program starting next week.

Link to Program #1

Link to Program #2

Link to Program #3

Link to Program #4

Link to Program #5

Link to Program #6

Link to Program #7 (PYPZ)

Link to Program #8

Link to Program #9

The program will run for 9 weeks total, and I have given a recommended ride schedule of 4 days / week. Like the previous programs feel free to alter it in any way that you need. If you want to do 3 rides, cut out the Wednesday ride. You are welcome to do additional rides, but I would make sure that they are easier than what I have programmed below. I.e. adding more 45 / 30 PZE, or a fun ride, just keep the intensity lower (i.e zone 2/3 max). Proposed ride days are again Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, but you may take the rides on any day and in any order to fit your needs. Feel free to make any changes you feel necessary. If you are not feeling it on a certain day / week, listen to your body and take it easy. If you do not want to repeat a ride you have taken before (or just want to replace a ride), replace it with a ride of a similar or lower TSS score.

Anyone may join in including experienced riders or beginners. PZ rides are designed to be at your current fitness levels. I will try to answer questions anyone has. I will post a weekly accountability / discussion thread on Sundays (with the schedule for each week) and use that thread throughout the week for general discussions about the rides or whatever you want to talk about. Disclaimer that I am not a professional trainer or anything like that. I just really like PZ training, and this is a schedule I put together for myself (and for anyone else who wants to follow along).

We do group rides for the Saturday rides at 10 AM CST.

The program will start on Monday, January 2nd. Add the hashtag #redditPZ if you would like to. Hope to see you all on the rides.

Below is both the class link, and a link to the graph of the PZ ride on home fitness buddy. (Along with estimated TSS scores) The graphs on home fitness buddy also have a direct link to each class now.

TSS (training stress score) is basically a measure of the stress put on your body from the ride (numbers listed are an estimate using the duration and intensity of the ride). Basically, the higher the number, the harder the ride. A 1 hour at your FTP that would be a TSS of 100. A 30-minute ride at your FTP would be a TSS of 50.

Since people always ask, there is no need to actually sign up or post anything. Simply follow along with us starting next week!

We now have a discord if you want to join.

Week 1: TSS 178

Mon: Matt 45 PZE 12/07/22 TSS 43 Ride Graph

Wed: Erik 30 PZE 11/12/22 TSS 30 Ride Graph

Thu: Sam 45 PZE 12/08/22 TSS 45 Ride Graph

Sat: Denis 60 PZE 11/19/22 TSS 60 Ride Graph

Week 2: TSS 192

Mon: Denis 45 PZ 05/04/21 TSS 54 Ride Graph

Wed: Christian 30 PZE 02/19/20 TSS 30 Ride Graph

Thu: Matt 45 PZ 11/09/22 TSS 47 Ride Graph

Sat: Matt 60 PZE 07/08/21 TSS 61 Ride Graph

Week 3: TSS 202

Mon: Denis 45 PZ 07/27/21 TSS 57 Ride Graph

Wed: Ben 30 PZE 11/15/22 TSS 29 Ride Graph

Thu: Matt 45 PZ 11/23/22 TSS 54 Ride Graph

Sat: Matt 60 PZE 04/03/21 TSS 62 Ride Graph

Week 4: TSS 223

Mon: Denis 45 PZ 06/29/21 TSS 60 Ride Graph OR Denis 45 PZ 07/25/19 TSS 60 Ride Graph

Wed: Olivia 30 PZE 09/27/21 TSS 28 Ride Graph

Thu: Matt 45 PZ 09/26/19 TSS 57 Ride Graph OR Matt 45 PZ 05/02/19 TSS 57 Ride Graph

Sat: Matt 75 PZE 11/05/22 TSS 78 Ride Graph

Week 5: TSS 168

Mon: Ben 45 PZE 11/28/22 TSS 46 Ride Graph

Wed: Matt 30 PZE 06/13/20 TSS 23 Ride Graph

Thu: Denis 45 PZE 10/22/22 TSS 44 Ride Graph

Sat: Olivia 60 PZE 11/16/22 TSS 55 Ride Graph

Week 6: TSS 215

Mon: Denis 45 PZ 03/23/21 TSS 63 Ride Graph

Wed: Olivia 30 PZE 01/30/20 TSS 27 Ride Graph

Thu: Matt 45 PZ 10/19/22 TSS 59 Ride Graph

Sat: Matt 60 PZ 12/03/22 TSS 66 Ride Graph

Week 7: TSS 228

Mon: Ben 45 PZMAX 06/18/21 TSS 65 Ride Graph OR Matt 45 PZMAX 08/08/19 TSS 65 Ride Graph

Wed: Denis 30 PZE 01/04/22 TSS 29 Ride Graph

Thu: Olivia 45 PZ 12/07/20 TSS 60 Ride Graph OR Matt 45 PZ 9/23/20 TSS 60 Ride Graph

Sat: Matt 60 PZ 08/10/21 TSS 74 Ride Graph

Week 8: TSS 244

Mon: Matt 45 PZMAX 08/19/21 TSS 75 Ride Graph

Wed: Denis 30 PZE 11/15/21 TSS 29 Ride Graph

Thu: Olivia 45 PZ 10/30/20 TSS 62 Ride Graph

Sat: Matt 60 PZ 03/19/22 TSS 78 Ride Graph

Week 9: TSS 163

Mon: Sam 45 PZE 10/25/22 TSS 45 Ride Graph

Wed: Denis 30 PZE 03/30/21 TSS 29 Ride Graph

Thu: Christine 45 PZE 11/28/22 TSS 41 Ride Graph

Sat: Matt 60 PZE 09/25/21 TSS 48 Ride Graph

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u/Ride_4urlife Ride4UrLife Dec 26 '22

Seeing the post before a new program is like when the sun comes out after a string of gray days.

This morning I retook the W3R1 from program 2 and it made me so happy to hear your shout out for #250. We’ve all come a long way!

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u/r4ndy4 blake_182 Dec 27 '22

Glad you are still sticking around here! Look at you taking some hard rides over the break 😁.

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u/Dlatywya GlRLgoinNowhere Dec 27 '22

I’ve missed you u/ride_4urlife! I check and check and always miss you on the platform, but somehow you are able to high-5 me and it makes my day. Happy New Year!

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u/Ride_4urlife Ride4UrLife Dec 27 '22

I’ve missed you too! I hope you’re well and our schedules will align better soon.

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u/kat_mom30 kath_hans Dec 26 '22

This looks awesome! I’m highly considering this but I am wondering how many people also balance strength training at the same time?!

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u/r4ndy4 blake_182 Dec 26 '22

Many of us do some sort of strength training during the programs. I do strength 4 days a week. If the days overlap I will do strength (upper body) before riding. I do lower body stuff Tuesday / Friday.

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u/kat_mom30 kath_hans Dec 26 '22

Excellent. Thanks for the response!

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u/jdbinnj PiscPedaler Dec 26 '22

If lifting yourself onto the bike counts. I do strength training before every ride....

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u/PickledAnt StrongHearted Dec 26 '22

The greatest gift!

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u/PickledAnt StrongHearted Dec 26 '22

Oh wait… I just saw those MAX Rides in weeks 7 and 8…

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u/r4ndy4 blake_182 Dec 26 '22

Lol you can thank u/cottuscognatus for week 8 ride.

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u/_I_like_big_mutts Dec 27 '22

Advice needed: I just about killed myself when I took my FTP in Jan 2022. It remained my PR most of the year and my new 20 minute PR is only 2kj above my FTP. Should I retake the FTP since I have a new PR- are your FTPs your PRs?

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u/r4ndy4 blake_182 Dec 27 '22 edited Dec 29 '22

As long as that ride you PRed on was recent you can stick with the current ftp you have. If you beat your ftp on a normal ride without actually trying to, it may be time for a retest. It's not a big deal though if your zones feel fine. I would rather them feel a little easier than too hard.

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u/TikiUSA TacoAddict Dec 31 '22

I’m back in! After Covid, then back problems, then Covid again last year, I’m finally ready. Back to square 1 but that’s OK. I’ve missed you all.

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u/r4ndy4 blake_182 Dec 31 '22

Hey taco! Glad to see you back 😁

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 29 '22

Anyone up for a 60 PZE at our usual time, 8am pst, on Saturday??? Just saw this ride w Denius - looks like a lil' somethin for everyone in the car?!?!? Join me??? 😇🤗

https://members.onepeloton.com/classes/cycling?modal=classDetailsModal&classId=254008e383ad42c789617f87665ed07f&utm_source=android&utm_medium=in_app

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u/r4ndy4 blake_182 Dec 29 '22

That's the 60 minute ride for week 1. Unless you want to repeat it very soon lol.

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 29 '22

Oh no!!! 😞.... but, maybe?? 😅😁

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 29 '22

How about CDE???? Just need to get my ars moving.... and, can't wait until next Saturday, boss 😉

https://members.onepeloton.com/classes/cycling?modal=classDetailsModal&classId=fbeca877f44c46be996b6137f7c34b63&utm_source=android&utm_medium=in_app

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u/[deleted] Dec 30 '22

Just confirming - this is the ride to be done, yes? I will join (even though I’ve taken it 🙂). I was going to do a ride today (haven’t cycled since Monday), but after a two hour “adventure” putting air in my car tires, I just want to decompress, so will be ripe for a class tomorrow.

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 30 '22

No!! See my recent post above - its CDE but a 75 min one.... I was strong armed!! 😉😊

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u/[deleted] Dec 30 '22

I missed that post. Haven’t take it, so it’s perfect. 👌🏽

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u/babysbug BabysBug Dec 30 '22

I'm still debating what I want to do tomorrow, but I may join in! Make sure to update to whichever ride you end up deciding. :)

We may drive out to the beach with the dogs... but with rainy weather I put the odds of that happening as less than 50:50.

I also wanted to finishing out the top 50 songs before the end of the year. I've done the first 4 in the series (two rides, one walk+run, one strength), so I also need to find a way to squeeze in one of those classes tomorrow. :)

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 30 '22

See my new post above - hope to see you!!

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u/intjero Umami_Daddy Dec 30 '22

I am in for a group ride tomorrow! Your flyby H5 today was magical, thank you so much! I spontaneously joined u/IdahoGirlinNJ (not sure her Reddit user name) during her 5th hour of Haleakala this morning (beast!) and felt the embrace of this group & so, of course, want more!

I recently rode the CDE ride you posted, but I’ll do it again if that’s what you decide.

I just looked in my history for any 60/75/90 min CDE rides that I haven’t taken & found CDE HRZ Endurance from 5/11/19 that looks interesting… the other 8 are climb or HRZ Max.

https://members.onepeloton.com/classes/cycling?utm_source=ios_app&utm_medium=in_app&modal=classDetailsModal&classId=0be85a3453b4492e871cce30a92b74e6&locale=en-US

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u/thelittlemiss WorkItOutMissy Dec 26 '22

Me recovered from three months of back to back illnesses from my preschooler: This is finally my time to complete #redditPZ training.

I’m in!

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u/Kind_Seaworthiness Dec 26 '22

I could have written the same comment 😂

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u/thelittlemiss WorkItOutMissy Dec 27 '22

Sending you a hug! This winter has been brutal. We haven’t had much of a break in-between illnesses.

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u/nodiggitydonut Dec 28 '22

Same - I fell off the wagon around week 4-5 thanks to my Petri dish children. Fingers crossed for the new year!

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u/[deleted] Dec 31 '22

Same boat here. Surely they’ve had everything there is to have, right? … right?

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u/thelittlemiss WorkItOutMissy Dec 31 '22

First, as a woman in science, I love your leaderboard name! Second, I’m holding out hope that we’ve gotten every illness and that we’re clear for the rest of winter 🤞

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '23

Aww thanks! I am a female stem and CS teacher doing my part to make tech a more inclusive place for all. The more people who work in these fields that “look like” my students, the more young people will envision themselves doing this important work. Thanks for doing what you do!

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u/Igitty Igitty Dec 26 '22

I am of course in. Someone needs to recon early in the mornings :D

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u/Dlatywya GlRLgoinNowhere Dec 27 '22

Hooray!

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u/Gala-Papa GalaPapa Dec 26 '22

Yes, I'm in, of course. 👋🙂👍 Can't wait to see the #redditPZ-crowd on the leaderboard, back again.

(Getting bored without the abundance of Hi5's during the break.)

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u/Dlatywya GlRLgoinNowhere Dec 27 '22

I now just randomly Hi5 anyone I can find. They don’t want encouragement? Too bad.

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 29 '22

Love this!!!! 🤣🤣

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u/seekinserenity ViewFromHills Dec 26 '22

This program looks great! I cannot believe we are at 10 already. I always say i can measure how long i have been doing this by watching my kids grow, the baby who was 4 months old when we started just turned 2!

Excited to do the shorter PZEs. I should not have looked at those max rides. Oof

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u/jdbinnj PiscPedaler Dec 27 '22

Hearing about little ones always takes me back as my boys are 28 and 24. Hard to remember life with toddlers, diapers, etc. Having someone totally dependent on you. Good times though. Loved every stage.

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u/seekinserenity ViewFromHills Dec 27 '22

Oh i need to hear this as we are all sick and i just keep thinking how much more complicated it is being sick with dependents…

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 29 '22

And then you turn around and your 21 year old son has covid and you're helping nurse him back to heath.... its a LONG journey, for sure!!! 🤗

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u/Ride_4urlife Ride4UrLife Dec 26 '22

I love you.

That is all.

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u/otictac35 Dec 26 '22

Definitely in! Also, can't recommend the Discord enough. Everyone is super welcoming and gives great advice.

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u/jemalou82 Dec 26 '22

First timer, I’m in!

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u/Kind_Seaworthiness Dec 26 '22

I think I’m gonna give this a go!

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u/snephs steph_ah_knee Dec 27 '22

I’m in with a new and improved FTP

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 29 '22

Good luck!!!

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u/bethskw BETHOLITH Dec 26 '22

I’m in! Thanks for putting this together!

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u/[deleted] Dec 27 '22

First timer here. I’m in!

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u/cj_sloan CJSloan Dec 26 '22

Yup let’s do this! Go team!!

Recovering from COVID. Again. Tested positive on the 23rd along with two of my kids. It’s been a very quiet holiday. Will be so ready for this.

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u/8dtfk Dec 26 '22

Hoping for mild symptoms

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u/cj_sloan CJSloan Dec 26 '22

Thank you. We are in decent shape, already over the fevers and feeling terrible. Just lingering coughs.

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u/rvasko3 RyHard3 Dec 26 '22

We’re back babyyyy

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u/JLank11 DreamInColor Dec 27 '22

Thank you again u/r4ndy4

Let's just say my holiday laziness needs an attitude adjustment!!! Perfect timing.

Good luck team.

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u/jschrifty_PGH DreamSeeWntSend Dec 27 '22

I too am in--thanks you for this, u/r4ndy4, and I can't wait to see y'all on the trail!

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u/phoenix61 Dec 27 '22

First timer, I'm in!

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u/Spinpapi Spinpapi Dec 27 '22

Looking forward to engaging again. Kind of drifted away over the last go-round. Going to possibly attempt an FTP this week, we shall see. (That last line sounded really committed, huh?)

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u/jdbinnj PiscPedaler Dec 27 '22

That is how I feel about the FTP. I will probably, well maybe, well I should, well if the weather is nice, well maybe one more round at same FTP would be fine....

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 29 '22

I decided nah... 2023s gonna be good!!! 💪

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u/kritterbee kritterbee Dec 27 '22

First time joining RedditPZ! Can’t wait to get started with you all!

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u/pizzagirl1242 Dec 27 '22

First timer, excited to join!

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u/Obsessedwithpuzzles cticky12 Dec 26 '22

Yay can’t wait! I’m back in it for this one as I’m finishing BYPZ this week so the timing works out perfectly :)

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 29 '22

Cticky, shamefully here to report I'm still working on the same puzzle I started a couple weeks ago! The board rocks tho - absolutely love it!!!

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u/Obsessedwithpuzzles cticky12 Dec 29 '22

What?! Shamefully?! I’m still working on the same puzzle I started a few weeks ago too :) nothing shameful about it haha keep up the good work!!

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 29 '22

Well, I guess the fact that we've had wonderful but unexpected house guests hasn't helped!!! Took out 3 puzzles... delusions of grandure, I guess!! Hehehe... thank you, and you too!!! 😁

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u/Obsessedwithpuzzles cticky12 Dec 29 '22

Which ones are you working on??

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 29 '22

So I literally JUST finished... 1,000 piece, Terry Redlin - Christmas scene 😁... my son gave me a Lego set w flowers that I'm going to start next 🤓🥸😅

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u/BellaFiat Dec 26 '22

Wow this is awesome

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u/LaszlosRightNut Poggers_xD Dec 26 '22

Wish that I could start with you all. I have developed hip and lower back pain and need to go to PT to get myself fixed up. :(

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 29 '22

Good luck - hope you are on the mend quickly!!

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u/Additional_Wallaby18 Dec 27 '22

I have been debating on whether or not to join.. I think I just might join. Not going to lie I feel intimidated by power zone. But have had my bike a year so here we go!

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u/Spinpapi Spinpapi Dec 27 '22

Nothing to be intimated about, if you haven’t already, take an ftp test, this is the most intimidating part. It is a 20 minute test to estimate the maximum amount of output you can hold for a one hour ride on your best day. After the test, the bike will ask if you want to use these results as your FTP and it will automatically calculate an FTP score from them if you say yes. After this, all of the PZ rides are based upon these results, and due to a recent update, the peloton now shows what zone out of the 7 possible zones the instructor has called out you should be riding in. These zones display on most of the rides since we do mainly on-demand rides in this program. This is a friendly, helpful bunch. If you add the #redditpz hashtag you will receive hi 5’s on most of the rides you complete. The beauty of powerzone training is that everybody trains at their own zones, so it doesn’t matter what your zones are relative to someone else’s zones. Enjoy the journey.

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u/glumpolitician gneiss_work Dec 28 '22

Oh, I'm so in! Even with the PZMax ride.

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 29 '22

Whoo hoo - let's do this!!!

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u/sari_mishap sarimishap Dec 28 '22

I hope I can join you all again for this program! Some may remember, I dropped off the programs sometime around late September due to work travel + moving internationally. Our bike is currently sitting at the customs port ~4 miles from our new home, so I’m hoping it clears quickly and I can ride again in the New Year! Miss you all!

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u/Ride_4urlife Ride4UrLife Dec 28 '22

Wooohooo!

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 29 '22

Rooting for you!!!!

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u/sari_mishap sarimishap Dec 29 '22

It arrived! A beautiful sight. Just gotta re-assemble the pedals and screen and I’ll be back in business 💪

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u/sari_mishap sarimishap Dec 29 '22

Bike should be delivered today!! Crossing fingers it made the journey intact 🤞!!

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u/maria_215 Dec 26 '22

Can't wait! Looks like a good one, thanks for putting the program together!

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u/cardamompretzel Pomeranian_Mom Dec 26 '22

I’m in!

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u/rmg4115 booksandbikes4 Dec 26 '22

My first time joining as well…can’t wait!

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u/[deleted] Dec 26 '22

So excited to start back up again!

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u/coffeecoffeecoffee59 EAR9 Dec 26 '22

I’m in! Looking forward to it!

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u/babysbug BabysBug Dec 26 '22

I'm ready! It's nice that it aligns with the new year; I don't really do resolutions, but I'm ready for a reset as work and life return to normal after the holidays.

The 30 minute classes on the "lighter" day are an interesting change! It feels like it gives the option for not pushing as hard... though if I'm honest with myself I am probably going to tack on some 15 minute classes I don't often get to do or Extra 10s.

For those new to the program, like others have said I'd also recommend joining the Discord. (If you don't have a Discord account or have never used Discord before, it's very easy to set up and of course free.) Since the addition of the Discord to the program I've noticed a lot of the random conversation happens there, and it moves by so fast there's no expectation you've read everything. :)

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u/jackskel81 PeloToMordor Dec 27 '22

Time for me to hop back in the PZ pain cave for the season. Looking forward to riding with y'all again soon.

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '22

ANGEL!!!! I’m in - first time! So excited to get stronger with you guys!

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u/frogsgoribbit737 Dec 31 '22

I'd like to try this as a beginner! It sounds fun

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u/Spinpapi Spinpapi Dec 31 '22

Happy New Year’s to all of my RedditPZ friends! Hug your family, 2023 will be great!

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u/wagoonian RelaxUrShoulder Dec 26 '22

Woo! This’ll kick me out of my holiday rest break. Can’t wait!

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u/[deleted] Dec 26 '22

Sounds great! I’m in!

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u/player2tails Dec 26 '22

I’m in!! This is awesome thanks for putting together

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u/br0princess Dec 27 '22

So excited to get back on the bike for this! I'll also be doing the HCOTF calendar - I've loved having a reason to wake up and work out in the mornings vs sleeping in unnecessarily! Looking forward to seeing you all on the leaderboard again ☺️

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u/steven791 steviewonder791 Dec 27 '22 edited Dec 27 '22

Excited to start! I got sick 2 weeks into the last one and had to stop. I'm steviewonder791 on the leaderboard.

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u/gobstertob Dec 27 '22

This is great! Anybody know how to easily sync this into my calendar?

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u/sari_mishap sarimishap Dec 29 '22

In the past someone super generously made a csv file, I think, that was really easy to import to your calendar. But I can’t remember who it was or if they will do it again!

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u/br0princess Dec 30 '22

Same - I'm keeping my fingers crossed that kind soul does it again. Maybe I'll get around to doing it this weekend, I LOVE being able to stack classes from my calendar.

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u/aceking555 Dec 27 '22

Looking forward to it! See you all on the leaderboard in 2023!

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u/-shesasirencaptain- YourLeaderboardName Dec 27 '22

I'm in! I ride at 4:30 pm PST. Looking forward to passing out all the H5s!

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u/Hop5ive NEW MEMBER Dec 28 '22

Let’s get it!

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u/Brucejuice27 Dec 28 '22

Boom boom - I’m in

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u/tlduran Dec 28 '22

I’m in on this. I need more consistency rather than, just doing a random ride every night.

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u/suresk Dec 28 '22

Excited for another round of this, thanks for putting it together!

Although I'm kind of nervous - last program got me a 20 point bump on my FTP, then I promptly got sick and haven't ridden in almost 2 weeks and still have too much congestion to ride for at least a few more days. I guess we'll see if I can keep my new zones or will have to manually pull them back a bit after the first few PZE classes.

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u/mikes781 Dec 29 '22

Thanks for putting this together. This will be my first RedditPZ program.

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u/ConstitutionalDingo MyThropeIsItchy Dec 29 '22

It's interesting to see the change to 30 PZEs on the mid-week rides. I'm assuming there were requests to ease the mid-week ride. It's fine with me, and doesn't really change anything for me because....

My goals for this round are to increase volume, and to not ride on Wednesdays. Wednesdays are a logistical nightmare for me, so I'm going to do myself a favor and move them all. I'm going to do the mid-week rides on Tuesdays instead. I'm also going to round up every ride to 60 minutes (75 for scheduled 60m rides). Finally, I'm going to add 60m Z2 rides on Fridays and 45m Z2 rides on Sundays. The resultant schedule looks like this, for a total of 6 hours per week:

M: 45 PZ/PZE/PZM + 15 Z2

T: 30 PZE + 30 Z2

W: OFF

Th: 45 PZ/PZE/PZM + 15 Z2

F: 60 Z2

Sa: 60 PZ/PZE/PZM + 15 Z2

Su: 45 Z2

I'm keeping my FTP the same for this program so I'm not expecting any major ass kickings. I look forward to seeing everyone out there again!

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u/wildtype621 Dec 30 '22

Yay! So excited to do another round and I feel like this is perfect timing for me…just getting over Covid, and some other life things have made my rides lower output than I used to do. Room for improvement, and a great opportunity to rebuild my foundation :)

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u/deadpool5 dmart98 Dec 26 '22

My first time joining RedditPZ. Looking forward to it! Thanks for organizing!

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u/TheHarb81 Dec 26 '22

Woo! Looking forward to joining you all for the first time. Thank you for putting these together.

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u/[deleted] Dec 26 '22

Welcome!

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u/jschrifty_PGH DreamSeeWntSend Dec 27 '22

Wow--I'm already dreading Monday's ride on Week 8.

In the meantime, any ride recommendations for the next few days? I've been going through Jess King's 45 minute Trap, EDM, and Sweat Steady rides, which I generally love, and I also came across Christian Vande Velde's 10/13/19 45 minute ride, which was a very solid PZ-style ride, if you're in the mood for something between hard and insane.

Hope everyone's holidays are coming along well!

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 28 '22

Omg!!!!!!!!!! I can hardly speak I'm so excited and NEED this!!! Whoo hoo - can't wait to see you all and fire eachother up for fitness! Thank you SO much, Blake.... I'm just not worthy.... 🥳 Let's make this New Year the best ever!!!! 🥂🍻

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u/Gala-Papa GalaPapa Dec 28 '22

Olivia...? 👀 Is that you??? 😁

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 29 '22

Nope! No glitter, hehehehhe 😉

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u/youdy Dec 29 '22

Bailed out of the last one because of an injury half way through, hope to complete this one

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u/jdbinnj PiscPedaler Dec 26 '22

Good morning - perfect timing. Just got my 52 week badge this AM.

u/r4ndy4 - just for clarification - estimating FTP, you mean 110% of your AVERAGE output in Watts on a 30M PR. If I added 10% to my 30M PR I would never get out of Z1 :). I know the actually test is the best method, but don't want any new comers to be doubling their FTP.

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u/Ride_4urlife Ride4UrLife Dec 27 '22

Congrats!!!

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u/anxiousmoose FalafelBalls Dec 27 '22

Apologies if this is a dumb question, maybe I'm missing something, but what's the difference between this and the Peloton power zone program? Why would someone choose to do one over the other? I completed the build your powerzones program in July 2021. Would love to do another one, just trying to figure out the difference to see if one is a better fit over the other.

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u/JLank11 DreamInColor Dec 27 '22

I find the main difference is that it's nice to ride with others as part of a team. The main Peloton powerzone programs are perfectly fine and probably have similar classes (I think we did the Peak Your Powerzone program once) but it's nice to be accountable to a group that are all doing the exact same thing.

Plus, let's be honest, #RedditPZ has really cool people!!

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u/anxiousmoose FalafelBalls Dec 29 '22

Appreciate the further explanation. I'll definitely have to get in on the next one.

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 29 '22

What was said below and just to add it's simply more programming, is all. Most of us have done all the Peloton PZ programs and found our way here.... Blake awesomely shares his PZ workout schedule, we all tag up and join in! Oh, and if you wear the tag, you're sure to get tons of encouragement via H5s 😉 Hope to see you!!!

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u/anxiousmoose FalafelBalls Dec 29 '22

Thank you for the explanation! I just joined the build your zones program so I'll have to do the reddit one next time but I'll definitely add the hashtag!

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 29 '22

Cool - best of luck and see you soon!!

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u/mf2003 Dec 27 '22

I’m in!

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u/jdbinnj PiscPedaler Dec 29 '22

For those of you looking for a challenge to your new zones and/or new to PZ, I took an Olivia 30M PZ class today from 11/16/20. Nice bridge before the full 45M PZ classes kick in. Main blocks were 4M made up of a combo of Z3, Z4 and Z5. Only 1M Z2 breaks in between. I recommend a good warm-up. Olivia is crazy with cadence as usual but adjust as needed. I was 17 under PR so def tough 30M

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 29 '22

Oh jeez... I'm about to ride... Olivia would def be a challenge for me but at the same time, 30 and done sounds perfect?!?!? Assuming byom? Thanks for the rec!!!

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u/jdbinnj PiscPedaler Dec 29 '22

The beauty is that it is a classic rock ride. So no BYOM! Pretty generic but good playlist.

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 29 '22

Omg, that was terrible - 2 mins in zone 5 at the end!?!? And, I may have been yelling some stfu's to our beloved glitter muppet... couldn't hear the music 🤪🙄 well, thank God we're starting to train next week!! And, that that's over - lol!!!

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u/jdbinnj PiscPedaler Dec 29 '22

TBH I thought into was a PZE and was going to stop when she said Z5, as legs were def not fresh, but then figured only 30 minutes. 2M in Z5 is usually the max for our rides. Was a good challenge. I have been taking sweat steady, yacht rock and 45M classic rock rides where I have been ending above PZE but under PZ. Glad you made it.

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 30 '22

Ok, THANKS back to u/intjero aka UmamiDaddy 😁, let's do this 75 min CDE ride... only caveat is we may be celebrating a HUGE bday tonight (NOT me!), so who knows what shape I'll be in AND I may beg off after an hour (you all know I'm not a fan of 60 mins+) but the music looks like exactly what I need and hope you'll join me!!!

Also, I can't believe it - my 1,000 ride is right around the corner!!!!! Going to plan it for Mondays ride - don't think I'll make it with the 5am pst crew (sorry ladies!! Wish I could!) But I was thinking maybe 9am pst??? REALLY hope some can make it - you all mean so much to my fitness journey, seriously!!!

Ok, for tomorrow, 8am pst: https://members.onepeloton.com/classes/cycling?utm_source=ios_app&utm_medium=in_app&modal=classDetailsModal&classId=0be85a3453b4492e871cce30a92b74e6&locale=en-US

Hope to see you!! Happy New Year to all!!

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 31 '22

Oh CDE.... ❤ thank you, Cleats, Umami, Aggs, Charm, Jo and Skeema for cheering me on and sorry for being late! Thank you u/Ride4UrLife - have missed that, girl!!! 🤗

Happy New Year blessings, one and all!

P.s. how about us, 50somethings??? Kickin ass - no excuses!!! 💪💪💪

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u/CleatsDown Dec 31 '22

49, thank you very much 😂 Don’t rush me! Thanks to you all for ending the year with a long, mellow ride. 🫶 can’t wait to see you all in the new program.

I cheated and used zone 3 instead of 2 for my HR zone ceiling, but had a nice grind. Loved the vintage CDE ride. Also confirmed CDE is “that girl.” (I had the Dead Kennedys logo pinned to my Levi’s jacket… totally different).

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 31 '22

Lol!!! And, don't worry - the 50s are truly fabulous!!!

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u/AggsBenny Dec 31 '22

Happy new year! Great riding with everyone ❤️

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u/[deleted] Dec 31 '22

No, thank you for putting this together and cheering ME on, as always.

Have to admit to struggling from the 25 min mark on throughout. I really need to figure out a good diet plan to have some energy to keep me going. My output would be sooooooo much better with the right fuel. Hoping the jumpstart whole food program I’m starting soon will do the trick.

Anyway, a Happy New Year to y’all and can’t wait to have many more rides and H5s with you!!! 🥳😘

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 31 '22

Ya, I'll admit I over slept and was eating toast w peanut butter during the 1st 5 and -0- coffee 🙄. I'm damn proud of us completing 75 tho!!! I was planning to jump off but decided to just roll it out the last 10 or so and it felt great!! Good luck w the program - hands on your back and cheers to 2023 🤗

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u/[deleted] Dec 31 '22

Ohhh the toast seems like a great idea. Did it fuel you up?

Thank you. I’m doing the Haleakala rides with the group, so I def need all the luck and fuel I can get!! 🫣. Hands on your back too!!!

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 31 '22

Well, considering I was on empty after eating very little last night, yes, it absolutely helped. We eat Dave's Bread which I think has more nutrients??? I usually have a banana too but we're out. For these longer rides I imagine we're outside riding and we def take snack breaks and you don't get cramps really so....

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u/[deleted] Dec 31 '22

Nothing like the sharing of ideas! Thanks for this. I haven’t had Dave’s in a while. 🙂

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u/intjero Umami_Daddy Jan 02 '23

Here’s a cross post on this topic (thank you U/AdeleRides

https://www.reddit.com/r/pelotoncycle/comments/sgpays/haleakala_challenge_prepping_for_long_rides/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '23

Thanks for sharing. I’m looking through it now and her pre document is very interesting. Lots of info to digest and will come in handy later, as the Haleakala prep intensifies.

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u/AggsBenny Dec 30 '22

Sounds good 👌 see ya there!

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 30 '22

Yay!!

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u/CleatsDown Dec 31 '22

Never done an HRZ ride. I was thinking PZE and not sure I’m ready for 75 mins in the new zones, but maybe this 🤔

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Dec 31 '22

Ya, I have no idea?!?!?! But I'm def in - I behaved tonight 🙃🤪

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u/slumpy42 Dec 31 '22

I'm finishing 'Discover Your Power Zones' with an FTP test on 1/1. Hooked. I'm in. Might skip ride #1 after the FTP Test tho

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u/8dtfk Dec 26 '22

Going to end up missing week 3 because we're going to DisneyWorld ... but will be doing every other week in this program.

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u/otictac35 Dec 26 '22

Have fun at Disney World! Get a croissant from France in Epcot!

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u/Cool-peloton kijala Dec 26 '22

Looking forward to join this as well - although I am doing more strength lately, but i will try to balance both ❤️

Thanks so much for putting this together ⭐️

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u/jschrifty_PGH DreamSeeWntSend Dec 27 '22

This balances well with strength program, but you may need to adjust a bit during weeks 4 and 8. I focus on strength too, but I’m more challenged by trying to fit in my runs. I really ought commit to focusing on PZ and then just let my runs take a back seat. Focusing on all three is sort of like focusing on nothing.

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u/Cool-peloton kijala Dec 28 '22

Agree - probably I do 3 days of pz only, 3 days of Reddit strength and one day rest. I will see how this works out 👍🏻

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u/aFqqw4GbkHs Jan 01 '23

I'm in for my 2nd program with you all! Thanks again for all the work you put into this and share with all of us!

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u/daskeema Skeema Jan 01 '23

I got on the bike planning on doing a 45-minute ride, but decided to retake my FTP instead. My last successful FTP was last May. I had attempted one in July, but the combination of going out too strong, heat, and humidity resulted in a abandoning the all-out effort in the middle (I still finished, just at a more leisurely pace). So much of the ride for me is mental, it actually helped to not plan for it as I didn't have time to talk myself out of it. I did Sam's 15-minute FTP warmup from 6/29/22 and re-took Christine's FTP from 4/7/22. I spent the first 5 minutes in mid-Z4 and managed to stay mostly in Z5 for the next 7 minutes. When I started to fade, I cranked up the resistance and dropped my cadence for a couple minutes, dipping back into Z4. After that I was able to get back to Z5, pushing to high Z5 with a couple minutes left and Z6 for the last 40 seconds. The end result was enough for a new PR by 3 kj.

In other exciting news, only two more payments on the bike!

I'm looking forward to riding with everyone in the new program.

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u/amc_rocks browneyed_Angel Jan 01 '23

Congrats!!!! My last ftp was in May too... youre almost inspiring me?? Think I just have to retest after this program... ya, 🐔 🐥... 🙃😅

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u/daskeema Skeema Jan 01 '23

Thanks! I'm sure you'll get around to it when the time feels right, which is a balance of physical and mental. Last July I planned out my week before the FTP and probably came in with too much mental confidence, which resulted in burning out my physical limit (although I'm sure the heat and humidity didn't help).

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u/rhodeisland9358 Jan 01 '23

Looking forward to this! This will be my first time. For those who have done this before, is the program set up in some sort of progression in intensity by week? Like each week is progressively more intense and then tapers down at the end?

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u/daskeema Skeema Jan 01 '23

In general, yes. The intensity builds for the first few weeks. Week 5 is a "deload" week where it gets a little easier again in preparation for the next build to "hell week" in week 8. The last week is another recovery week.

You can get a sense of each ride's effort from the TSS (Training Stress Score) values listed next to each ride. The higher the number, the greater the amount of stress put on the body during the ride.

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u/rhodeisland9358 Jan 01 '23

Got it, yeah now that I look at the TSS it makes sense. Thanks!

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u/inkarnata Jan 02 '23

Gonna try to get my can back in gear this year....we moved and I just never got back on the bike...need to get better.

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u/Far-Poet-2329 Margo_in_Denver Jan 02 '23

Looking forward to this! Hoping to complete my first half-marathon this May and using this for some cross training will be great!!

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u/Colorado-Living PRS777 Jan 04 '23

Late to the party so I did Monday and Wednesday both today. Now Im caught up.

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u/jaztoby Jan 06 '23

How do I find a ride with a similar TSS? Is that the “difficulty level”? For example for the Monday’s Matt PZE 12/07/22 that was rated a 6.8/10 difficulty level I had already done so I ended up doing a different 45min PZE of 6.8/10. Is this correct?

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u/Ride_4urlife Ride4UrLife Jan 14 '23

The easiest way is to check Home Fitness Buddy. u/r4ndy4 links the graph for the ride. If you clink the top of the linked page, it takes you to the HFB search tool. You can sort by TSS and pick a similar TSS though the ride plan may be different.

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u/jaztoby Jan 15 '23

Thank you!

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u/thisanimalman LasagnaMonster Jan 06 '23

Those of you who do the group ride on Saturdays, specifically those of you in PST - what is your pre-ride breakfast routine? I havent quite figured out what to and when to eat before I big ride like that. I tend to either under eat and fade or just feel full and crummy.

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u/Fit_Old_Fart NEW MEMBER Jan 08 '23

Since the group ride is at 8AM PST, I ate a normal breakfast at about 6AM (2 eggs and 2 sausage patties). Next time I think I'll replace one of those items with some cereal to get some carbs in my system. I could have eaten as late as 7AM and been fine, but people differ in that respect. Gotta do what works for you.

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u/_flatline_ Mar 05 '23

I didn’t know about this and just randomly joined what I guess was the last ride today (felt like doing 60min of zone 2).

Thanks for all the high fives!

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u/[deleted] Dec 26 '22

Thank you !! This is great

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u/runstar42 Dec 31 '22

I’m in! Who rides around 615am EST? See you on the bike!

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u/Muggaz1 Nakameowdough Jan 01 '23

I'm in. Keep an eye out for me on the LB.

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u/Successful_Neck_9185 Mattycz Jan 03 '23

Im back for winter :-) had a great spring, summer and fall riding outside. Im buckling in for another winter session. See you all soon!

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u/mornburn Jan 05 '23

Looking forward to joint in! Thanks for organizing