WWDD - Disaster Day 2023!

FULL PULL!!! Well done. :smiley:

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I’m in. If the weather is not miraculously great that day, then I’ll ride outside. Did -1 last year, aiming for the full thing this time. Am less fit, FTP is way lower, so the numbers seem somehow more achievable. I’ll give it my best and will tackle a long Zwift Route along the way.

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My ftp detects day of……who would do pre who would do post disaster?

  • Run FTP AI Before - feel the higher watts
  • After - get the gains from disaster
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Depends on if it goes up or down! If it’s going down, do it before. If it’s going up, do it after!

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What sorcery is this, now? I should do version of a crazy arse-looking workout called Disaster on the 16th? I’m made of questions. :thinking:

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I was considering jumping in, but just checked and all 3 variations of Disaster are listed as “Not Recommended” so I guess I will have to pass. Blame TR and AI.

:crazy_face::crazy_face::crazy_face:

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Okay, so I looked at the workout. Disaster -1 and -2 variations are tagged as “breakthrough” for me. If I want a big ol’ indoor ride on Saturday, this would certainly be it. I AM going into a recovery week on Monday. Thinking… :thinking:

Yeah, this workout is bonkers.

I might have to try it. See y’all on the other side!

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It’s rite of taint passage

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I’m sitting on the fence between Disaster and Disaster -1. Mostly just not sure I want to spend that extra hour on the trainer.

I also just signed up for a month of Netflix and am kicking myself for binging the 3rd season of The Witcher. I should have saved it for Saturday

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-1 is still plenty of work and rewarding.

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It may be too late for this, but I did -2 a few weeks before my big planned date to decide whether I was going to do the full or the minus 1.

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My calendar tells me this is tomorrow. Is there an official/group start time and discord link? I’m in for a “minus” version.

@paige_w no official start time this year - get it done when you can. Best of luck!

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Disaster -1 completed. I had to put the fireworks in erg mode. Got nowhere near the target. This is the third year now. Good luck to all those who will be giving it a go today.

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Awesome work!

Done. Skipped some of the recoveries due to time constraints. Played around with the intensity according to my zwift route.


Went well.

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BAM!!! Way to go :smiley:

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November and December on the work/life front have been total shitshows for me, which has really affected my sleep and motivation on the bike. I don’t think any version of Disaster is feasible for me at this point, which is really disappointing. However, I am cheering for everyone making an attempt today!

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Didn’t get a full run. Did about 1:20 and called it- should have done a - version.

I’ve successfully completed 1/3 attempts - good luck everyone!

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I wasn’t able to hit the sprint power during the fireworks either…unless I wanted massive leg cramps. I’m proud of myself but not looking forward to the 7.4 progression level of vo2 max…

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