I’m trying to figure out how to implement Whoop Recovery and HRV into my training plan compliance. I’ve only been tracking it for ~4 weeks now (via Whoop) and it seems to correlate with feeling and/or ability. I.e. maybe I’m not feeling it, but was still able to do the work because HRV and recovery were supportive; or feeling smashed/tired and HRV and recovery were moderate or weak, and I complied with the planned prescribed ride and HR during the workout is noticeably elevated.
What I’m noticing doesn’t correlate is the intensity of the TR prescribed ride (SSB mid V2) and the recovery/HRV that morning. I.e. there have been days were recovery and HRV are good, but the intensity of the ride doesn’t take my stress score very high and HR is noticeably controlled and low for the workout. Then there are days where the HRV and recovery are more moderate or weak, and I have a high intensity or longer ride planned. Similar result, I get through it buy HR is elevated and I feel absolutely smashed afterwards.
Now I’m thinking of potentially following the prescribed recovery/HRV indications from the Whoop app. I.e. on moderate recovery days, doing rides that are more Endurance/Tempo level efforts (i.e. Wednesday rides), and on good recovery days doing the Sweet Spot and upwards level efforts (i.e. Tuesday, Thursday, or Sunday rides) and bad recovery days doing nothing to a short recovery ride.
Anybody have experience following a TR plan with this type of approach employing Whoop recovery/HRV recommended strain levels? I.e. it seems like a TR ride’s IF and duration could be correlated to the Recovery measure from Whoop…?