Plan Selection

[JSampson]

I agree with Pete’s comment on the focus on power versus speed. I would also suggest checking out the coach’s post on pacing which helped me with a similar question.

From the Coaches: Pacing for Performance

Pacing for Performance The old adage “It’s not about how you start, but how you finish” is a pretty good summary of the importance of pacing. That being said, there are plenty of nuances to consider in regard to pacing that can’t be summed up in a simple one-line quote. We can think about pacing in many different ways, and I want to talk a bit about a few of the ways and how to go about selecting a pacing strategy depending on what your goals are. To begin with, pacing can be defined as a tech…

I just finished Volcano Climbing - using it as an offseason special focus plan and it helped quite a bit. Pete’s suggestion of the Hilly Grand Fondo plan is a good one. I haven’t tried it yet but it was on my list to do after finishing the upcoming TOS in February.