Workout Details Don't Match Description?

Your TrainingPeaks workout may appear to have two sets of instructions for the same session. Here’s a quick explanation of why this happens and how to make sense of it:

1. Description Section

• What it is: The Description section contains hand-typed instructions written by Phil, your coach. You should always follow these guidelines to understand the purpose and focus of the workout. The Description gives a general overview of the session, helping you prepare mentally and physically.

2. Details Section

• What it is: The Details section is generated automatically based on specific metrics, such as Functional Threshold Power (FTP) for cycling or Threshold Run Pace for running. This section provides you with the target intensities for the workout, calculated based on your personalized training zones.

• What to note: When you export your workout to your watch or computer, it will typically display this Details section with intensity targets. These targets are crucial for accurately following the structured intervals.

Why Do These Sections Exist?

• Description: Provides coaching instructions for the workout.
• Details: Offers specific intensity targets based on your thresholds, ensuring the workout aligns with your fitness level.

Ensure Your Thresholds are Up-to-Date

To get the most accurate intensity targets for your workouts, ensure your FTP and Threshold Run Pace are up-to-date in your TrainingPeaks settings.

• Update Your Bike FTP: Enter or Update Your Thresholds and Training Zones in TrainingPeaks (Bike)
• Update Your Run Threshold: Enter or Update Your Thresholds and Training Zones in TrainingPeaks (Run)

Regular fitness tests (like time trials) will help ensure that these thresholds are current and reflect your progress. This guarantees your workout intensity remains appropriate as you improve.

Summary

• Follow the Description first for coaching advice.
• Check the Details for the correct intensity levels based on your current fitness.
• Update your thresholds regularly to get the most out of your training.

If you need help updating your thresholds or have other questions, feel free to contact TrainingPeaks Support or check out more resources in the Help Center.

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