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Advice on estimating AeT and AnT from test data and setting Training Peak zones

Hi all! I'm (37M) in week 11 of the 16-week mountaineering training plan and performed the AeT and AnT tests today to measure if there were any improvements since the start of this training block.

I did the AnT test first, then rested for about 15-20 minutes, and then did the AeT test (I know it's not ideal, but I wanted to only use one training session to complete both tests).

AnT test: I set the treadmill at 1% incline and ran 5k in 33:10. My average HR during the workout was 166 - in terms of breathing it was a mix of 3-4 deep nose breaths followed by 1-2 quick mouth breaths, so I don't know if I should have gone a bit slower? I could have carried on for more time but stopped because I wanted to preserve legs and energy for the AeT test.

AeT test: Treadmill again at 1% incline and speed at 7.7 kmph (or 4.8mph), for 50 minutes. The HR drift between the two 25-minute halves was 2.67%, so I probably should have gone a bit faster I guess. Avg. HR for the workout was 152.

Based on these tests:

  1. Is it reasonable for me to use AeT as 152 and AnT as 164?
  2. Can someone confirm if the values I'm using in Training Peak zones are correct or should I make any changes?

Appreciate any and all feedback!

u/variantguy2049 — 2 days ago
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Hi all! I'm starting week 10 of the 16-week Mountaineering Training Plan. My question is regarding the ME Uphill Weighted Hikes - the workout mentions 30%+ incline if using treadmills but the treadmills in my gym only go up to 15% incline and there are no stair climbers in the gym either, so is it okay if I perform these workouts at 15% incline? Would going heavier and/or faster compensate for the lack of incline and induce the desired training effect? Thank you in advance!

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u/variantguy2049 — 11 days ago
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Hi! I'm looking for a daily trainer but have a bit of an unconventional use case compared to most frequent runners.

Use case: I do 3x week Zone 2 work - one is an inclined walk (15%, \~3 miles per hour), second is an inclined ruck with a weighted vest (30lbs, 15%, \~2.5 miles per hour), and the third is an easy jog/run (I usually stay in the 4-5 miles per hour speed range, 1% incline). I do all of my cardio on a treadmill or stairmaster whenever available. Overall weekly volume is 7-9 hours and mileage is between 22-25 miles.

About me: 37M, 5'9", 180 lbs. I don't have any excessive pronation issues, but I had a meniscus repair surgery in left knee 10 years ago, and sometimes have to deal with swelling and some pain when I increase training volume.

Question: Based on my context, research and Claude responses, it looks like Asics Gel Kayano might be a good daily trainer for my use case. Does anyone here have any recommendations or opinions? Unfortunately, neither Hoka nor Brooks is readily available where I live, but I'm open to other brands or any other models within Asics that could fulfill my use case.

Thanks in advance!

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u/variantguy2049 — 16 days ago
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Looking for guide recommendations and reviews for Kang Yatse 1&2

Hi all, I'm planning to attempt Kang Yatse 1&2 this season around September and looking for recommendations/reviews for guides that others may have used before on their attempts. It can be a big outfit, small company, or even individual guides - I'm fine with any of these options. Also, if anyone has experience summitting these peaks with Boots & Crampons, Bikat, or Trek The Himalayas please feel free to share. Thanks in advance!

My background: 37M, Indian national. Have experience of 4000-6000m peaks in US, Mexico, Peru, and Ecuador including glacier travel, rope teams, crampons and ice axe use, beginner crevasse navigation. Also have plenty of backpacking experience and well versed in campsite set up and management.

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