This is a "mini-peaking" block to be used during the season. this plan has been demonstrated scientifically to be effective. The basic approach is a 7-day overload, followed by a 5-day step-down taper. Fatigue should peak at the end of the load period and freshness should improve each day during the taper. You should flush nearly all residual fatigue by the end of the taper. Legs should feel "VERY GOOD" by end of taper.
The 7-day overload must actually be an overload. At the very least, this should be more high intensity than your typical week. Overall time on the bike may be slightly reduced. From a TSS perspective, the overload week should be one of your higher weekly TSS values.
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