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Keep the Needle Pointing “NORTH”

I’m going to Keep the Needle Pointing “North”.

The Xert Adaptive Training Advisor appears to be a reward system. I’m enjoying the fact that when I wake up, I can look at the ATA and the Training Pacer, realize just how hard or easy I need to ride, and then GO DO IT. I’ve said it before, but it’s like Eating an Elephant – One Bite At A Time.

Xert ATA October 13 2020
I just need 52 points to keep my needle on the Training Pacer at 12 O’Clock. FOCUS is at 10:47. I feel good, so I’m going to take advantage of the beautiful day and go ride my mountain bike.

To keep the needle pointing “North”, consistency is the key. The Xert Adaptive Training Advisor is looking at previous Tuesdays, and offering a workout that fits within my schedule. I’ll ride for points and FOCUS. I DEFINITELY feel “Fresh”, and I may bend the ride rules a bit when I get out there.

However, remember – if I choose NOT TO RIDE, the needle won’t point “North”. It will slide. The Blue Triangle shows where I’ll be on my progression if I stay off the saddle.

I’m going to go for a ride. I’ll be back with some results in a bit.

Xert – Adaptive Training Program

Xert - Adaptive Training Program

The Xert Adaptive Training Advisor and Training Pacer built me up to a higher level of preparation, for sure. This week, I will transfer over from "Build", to "Peak" in the Xert Adaptive Training Program. The Target Date is still November 14th. That's when Tracy and I will attempt to summit Truck Route 341 yet again - this time, with a breakthrough in the 20-25 minute range in mind. I'm not worried about time. We both just want to set 20MMP Records that coincide with the Power-Duration Predictions at those levels.
Xert Adaptive Training Program
The Xert Adaptive Training Advisor has helped me stay on target. The Training Pacer remains between 11 and 1 O'clock. I've had few days off, but I'm ready to see what the Xert Adaptive Training Program has laid out for me as I transition from "Build", to "Peak".
It will be interesting to see what Xert's Adaptive Training Program lays out. I'm looking forward to the intervals, but I also want to build my own. Take a look at the Xert "Weekly Stats" page, inside of the "Xert Planner" menu.
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Xert ATA – Saturday’s Big Ride!

Xert ATA (Adaptive Training Advice) for Saturday, October 10th, 2020 The Xert ATA and Training Pacer Rainbow Dial are showing that I am roughly 101 XSS in the hole. The workout goal is set to 166 XSS. The Focus recommendation is "Endurance".
Xert Adaptive Training Advisor Training Pacer Focus
I took yesterday off, but the Xert Adaptive Training Advisor looks at my previous Saturdays, and it has planned a good over-reach ride for me.
The Adaptive Training Advisor has been pretty predictable, and while I am tired, I'm not overtrained.

Xert ATA - Post Ride

Well, the Xert ATA wanted 166 points?
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Xert – Training Optional on the Xert Training Pacer

Xert - Training Optional in the Xert Training Pacer.

I did it - I moved the needle to the 1 O'clock position. "Training Optional" is sweet, sweet music. I'm going to take the day off. The dogs have been walked. Work beckons in a few hours. Right now, I'm going to fly my flight sim and maybe have a quick coffee nap.
Xert Training Pacer Training Optional Adaptive Training Advisor October 5 2020
The volume and intensity I've achieved over the past several days is paying off. Taking a day off will NOT hurt my fitness, as the yellow triangle shows. There is also no workout suggestion in the description.
Let's look at the Xert Adaptive Training Advisor, below the Training Pacer. It describes WHY my status on the Training Pacer is set to "Training Optional".
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Low Intensity With the Xert Adaptive Training Advisor 9-28-2020

Here is a screenshot of my Xert Adaptive Training Advisor recommendations for Monday.
Xert Adaptive Training Advisor
Xert Adaptive Training Advisor recommendations for Monday, September 28th, 2020.
I am definitely tired from the weekend, but I know that the Adaptive Training Advisor is telling me to go slow and steady, and just ride for points. My deficit for the day is just 38 XSS points. The workout goal is 69 XSS points. FOCUS is super low.
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