CoachFergie said:
Boardman talking about using power, perception and pulse.
Thought you power boys say heart rate is irrelevant if you have power?
"A household name in UK cycling and a man synonymous with a meticulously calculated approach to training, especially in the lead-up to his successful Hour record attempt, working with coach Peter Keen, Chris Boardman takes us through his thoughts on power and training.
“Power meters are superb tools, but you need to be able to use the data. Before you use any measuring device, you need to define exactly what you want to achieve.
It’s a bit like using scales in losing weight – it’s a tool to help you achieve your goal. “The most important thing to remember when measuring performance is the three Ps – Power, Perception and Pulse. Numbers don’t tell you how you feel. I never raced to data – either the hour record or at a prologue.
I removed the data from sight and once the effort was completed I would then look at the numbers. I simply used the information retrospectively to back up my own perception of effort.
“People forget about perception. British Cycling coaching style changes with every athlete it coaches. You have to be careful not to over-focus on the data. Power is a big part of [modern] coaching, but the rider needs think about perception.
It’s the intangible stuff, but it’s what controls the ride. Power data needs to be used by more than one person to allow it to be used in perspective – it needs a levelling voice such as a coach. Power needs to be used in partnership.
“Power can be dangerous to a super motivated person, using it without the levelling voice can mean athletes struggle to take time off. Ninety per cent of athletes who should have performed better in a race did too much training – recovery is where you improve. Power meters can help training, but need to be used with the three Ps!”
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