02/27/2014
"The greatest percentage of training performed by elite-level endurance athletes consists of low intensity base building workouts. Attempts to shortcut the base-building phase of training by increasing the intensity or decreasing the length of the base phase are counterproductive in the long run". - Friel
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That means slow it down in this early part of the season. With 80 % of your fitness coming during base, it is not the time to push above 60-70 % of MHR. Work on setting a consistent schedule and a nice smooth pedal stroke.