Jem Arnold
Just a cool comparison from my workout yesterday, that offers a chance to compare steady-power 30/15s intervals to decreasing-power 30/15s intervals. I set out to do 3x sets of my favourite VO2max workout, because with the vascular issue in my leg I'm scared of I can't do more effective continuous power workouts. I wasn't sure what my … Continue reading Comparing Steady Power to Decreasing Power
I've been drawing up more comparisons of my historical L/R asymmetry, now that I know the source of the issue. Here's a quick comparison of previous ramp tests from the last three seasons, done around the same time of year. January 2016 Red is Left leg power Blue is Right leg power (each measured independently) … Continue reading Comparing L/R Balance – Ramp Tests
At the beginning of July I was finally diagnosed with Iliac Arterial Endofibrosis (IAE) [edit: actually it's more appropriate to call what I have Iliac artery flow limitation]. This is a chronic condition where the main artery delivering blood to one leg becomes constricted or kinked near the hip, limiting blood supply to the lower working … Continue reading Now I Know Why my Left Leg Burns
I've been using a 4iiii Precision Pro dual-sided power meter for the past two seasons. Having a dual-sided power meter has been critical for me, as I have a chronic injury which results in a significant Left/Right power asymmetry. A single-sided power meter that just doubles Left leg power (my weak side) would give me … Continue reading Investigating Power Asymmetry using Pedaling Metrics
My last post left off with a novel workout protocol for optimizing VO2max training, according to my synthesis of the literature and personal experimentation at the time. I was blown away by the amount of engagement and discussion generated by the post. The discussion helped me expand my own understanding, challenged my assumptions, and of … Continue reading Update to ‘Prescribing VO2max’
