Alternatives to HR-based training

[mrpeepers]

Folks,

I'm putting together my training calendar for the next 6 months and wanted to see if anyone was aware of substitutes for the typical HR-based training regimens. I've had a lot of trouble in the last year or so with the HR-based approach, principally because of several factors. For one, the temperature range of my workout environment is pretty varied, such that on some days, a 20-minute 155 bpm piece that would normally be in UT1 feels more like AT. For another, my mix of workouts has tended to focus on OTW training, which has a different set of training bands associated with different intensities.

I realize this question may sound insane, but it's a real one.

mrpeepers

[ArmandoChavezUNC]

Lactate testing

Much more difficult, expensive, and time consuming, but also much more precise.

[kayakr]

The Pete Plan is based on past performance not HR

[gregsmith01748]

Same with Wolverine Plan. It is a progressive plan based on past results, not heart rate.

[mrpeepers]

OK, thanks all!