Q&A #81 - "Race pace" or Z2-training for Ironman; FTP-tests vs. race-specific fixed heart rate tests

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Mikael Eriksson

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🗓️ 9 April 2020

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Q&A #81 - "Race pace" or Z2-training for Ironman; FTP-tests vs. race-specific fixed heart rate tests For slower Ironman athletes, target race pace and Z2 are pretty much the same. Is there any benefit in training (in particular running) at race pace if it realistically is just a slow shuffle? What are the pros and cons of a classic FTP-test vs. riding at a fixed (race-specific) heart rate (or power) and measuring how power (or heart rate) progresses for that fixed value? LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Coaching Training Plans SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW15 to get 15% off your order OR use the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free. ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order. RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing. CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

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0:00.0	Hey, hey, what's up everybody and welcome back to That Traathlon Show, the podcast presented by
0:05.9	Scientific Traathlon.com.
0:08.5	I'm your host Michael and this episode is Q&A number 81.
0:12.5	Before we get into today's questions, big thanks to our sponsors, precision hydration.
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1:39.0	Just a quick note finally before the questions a couple of days ago by the time that you hear this if you listen
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