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Jan 21 2021

Xert 5MMP

Xert 5MMP – Can I REALLY Achieve A Breakthrough?

I’m just nine days out from my Peak date per Xert. My Xert 5MMP is reading “355”, and it floats between 355 and 357. I rode some 5 minute intervals yesterday and barely broke 302! The Vo2 data is showing that 355 will be a true challenge.

I believe my Xert 5MMP is Achievable, but not as a straight, horizontal average. I’m going to attempt it with my own strategy, which involves “Bank it”, then “Spend it”.

Watch the video and let me know what you think.

Enjoy the ride!

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Jan 19 2021

Xert Workouts

Xert Workouts Follow the “SMART” Protocol

Today’s Xert Daily Ditty shows how important a good night’s rest can be, towards helping you continue your path of Progression.

I slept over 8 hours last night. When I awoke, I adjusted the Xert “Freshness Feedback”, and then, using the new Xert Adaptive Training Advisor recommendations, built a workout that addresses my goal for today.

It follows the “SMART” Protocol.

  • SPECIFIC
  • MEASURABLE
  • ACHIEVABLE
  • REPEATABLE
  • TIMELY

Don’t forget to register for my webinar on January 30th, where we’ll discuss the results of my efforts as I pursue this 5 Minute “Breakaway Specialist” fitness breakthrough!

Enjoy the Ride!

 

 

 

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Written by Richard Wharton · Categorized: Free Content, Mountain Biking, Xert Training · Tagged: Bike Coach, Coach Richard Wharton, Coach Wharton, Cycling Coach, Garmin connect, Garmin Fenix 6, mountain bike coach, mountain biking, Online Bike Coach, Wattage Training, Xert, Xert Adaptive Training Advisor, Xert ATA, Xert FOCUS, Xert Training Pacer, Xert XSS, Xertonline.com, XSS

Jan 13 2021

Xert Daily Ditty – Interval Targets

Xert Daily Ditty – Interval Targets

Today’s Xert Daily Ditty shows how the Xert Adaptive Training Advisor obtains my Interval Targets.

The Xert Focus Type Recommendation is right at my 5MMP, or current “Breakaway Specialist” wattage value. This is currently at 355 watts.

The Interval Targets just happen to be: 355 watts….. And when I look at my recent breakthrough from Monday, the Power-Duration Curve shows my 5MMP potential value to be….. 355 Watts.

Don’t forget to hit ‘Subscribe’ on my YouTube Channel, and consider joining the OBC Blog, to get upcoming Live Webinars, Free Webinar Replays, and exclusive blog content. I’ll be writing a post today!

Enjoy the Ride!

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Jan 05 2021

Today’s Xert Daily Ditty – Changing the Training Advisor Recommendations by Changing the Freshness Feedback.

Today’s Xert Daily Ditty

I changed the Xert Training Suggestions and Adaptive Training Advisor by altering the Freshness Feedback under my Goals.

Instead of an “Endurance” Focused Ride, I got what I wanted – a “Breakaway Specialist” FOCUS.

I think my Fitness Signature is stale, and I want to work towards a breakthrough, possibly today.

Hop on to my Online Bike Coach Facebook Page to watch it live, at 10:00am, PST!

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Sep 21 2020

I’m Back

Technology, Application, Attention, Success

Hey everyone—

Richard Wharton
In my new home.

After roughly three years where I lived two person’s lifetimes, lost a business, lost a home, almost lost a second marriage, got out of debt, and moved from Dallas, TX to Reno, NV, and spent a year here just…riding and living, it was time to start sharing and discussing the topics about which I am so passionate. Now I’m back, and I’m reinvigorated about cycling, coaching, technology, and your success. 

Training Smart is Kind of Cliche, But We Have SO MUCH GOOD INFORMATION AVAILABLE, ON BIKE AND ON SCREEN!

I’m going to post to this blog regularly, and I’m going to try to make each post something teachable or interesting.

We’ll discuss fitness, technology, speculation, opinion, and fun – all of it around cycling and improvement. Blog topics may be road-based, and some themes will be mountain bike-based. Some discussions will be about the technology that I have on hand, and how I use it for myself. Some of the discussions will show ways that you can use it for your own benefit.

I’m Determined to Show AND Tell

I’ll also try to include some video clips. One of the reasons I went so bankrupt with my studios was because I really tried to employ as much technology as possible to study my fitness and your fitness, and then find ways to improve.

Now that I live in an area where the cycling is just…. spectacular, I think you’ll enjoy seeing how much the study of things really helps. You’ll also see how some of it really doesn’t help at all.

I’m also going to write about my wife’s journey. She’s younger, stronger, and smarter than I am on a lot of this stuff, and she employs the technology as well.

It’s also important to get an idea of how women respond to this technology, and she certainly has her own opinions.

I’m Now 50. This is my 28th Year of Cycling.

Let’s start with a six-week journey, which actually started yesterday. It’s about my Journey to 300 Watts of Functional Threshold Power. 

I’m ready to write. Let’s go!

Sunset in Reno

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