The Norwegian Method Podcast

Planning in Training

Jan 18, 2024

Topics discussed include testing methodologies, metabolic testing in lab vs field, calibrating technology with feel, building a season from data, MLSS importance, planning and training with a flat profile, retesting frequency impact, programming staleness, training block length, 2hr power vs 5min power improvement, and the power law.

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Quick takeaways

Regular metabolic and mechanical testing is crucial for optimizing training plans and bridging performance gaps.

Training cycles should be adjusted based on power profile assessments to ensure balanced progression without staleness.

Designing macrocycles involves breaking down into mesocycles based on testing outcomes and competition schedules for effective preparation.

Strategic planning requires balancing adaptations in short and long power durations to achieve continual improvement and event-specific optimization.

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Planning and Testing in Training

To optimize training plans, athletes need to consider testing as a baseline, especially focusing on metabolic and mechanical profiling like VO2 max. The frequency and intensity of testing can vary based on the athlete's needs and goals, with a focus on bridging performance gaps revealed through testing to enhance training prioritization.

Introduction

4min

Strategic Training Approach for World Championship Preparation

2min

Optimizing Performance with Power Meters and Metabolic Testing

24min

Training Strategies and Injury Prevention in Endurance Sports

2min

Monitoring Performance Improvements in Endurance Sports

17min

Training Volume Reduction and Cycle Structure Analysis

3min

Exploring Potential and Trade-offs in Power Improvement Through Training

5min

Balancing Training Intensity and Recovery for Optimal Performance

25min

In episode 2 of the Norwegian Method Podcast, Olav and David discuss the all aspects of planning in a season. This episode follows on from the fundamentals discussed in episode 1 and will serve as a primer for the upcoming episodes on training and racing.

(00:00) Introduction

(01:07) Testing

(02:12) Bridging the Performance Gap

(02:57) Periodisation

(04:20) Testing for an Age Grouper

(06:03) Limitations of Lab Testing

(11:29) Testing without a Metabolic Lab

(14:07) Olav’s Approach to Metabolic Testing

(16:20) How Mettabolic Testing in Lab plays out in the Field

(19:27) Calibrating Technology with Feel

(20:14) Building a Season from Testing Data

(22:00) Understanding your Profile as an Athlete

(24:25) MLSS and Time to Exhaustion, their Importance & Relationshup

(25:37) “Putting a Dent” in the Power or Velocity Profile

(27:58) Planning and Training with a Flat Profile

(31:57) How Often Should Athlete Retest Their Profiles?

(42:33) How Does Testing Frequency Impact Programming?

(44:29) Programming and Staleness, Avoiding Mistakes in your Profile too Far from Race Day

(49:45) How Long Should Training Blocks be?

(54:15) Timeline for Improvement of 2hr Power vs 5min Power

(59:54) Importance of Not Training to Exhaustion

(63:24) Prioritisation in Training

(64:14) Motivation in Training

(68:37) What Factors Impact Microcycle Length

(74:38) The Power Law

(88:37) The Importance of Thinking About the Future

We know that some of the concepts covered here may be a little confusing so please do send through any questions you have to @santaratech on instagram, via email to ⁠info@santaragroup.com⁠ or use the Q&A feature on spotify if that’s where you are listening.

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