McCarthy Special

• Cycling
• 1hTime
• 92Stress
• 0.96Intensity
• 760Popularity

About this workout

The McCarthy Special is a brutal anaerobic workout featuring hard efforts at 125% FTP to build your sprinting power and lactate tolerance, perfect for closing gaps during group rides or launching a decisive breakaway. Incorporate this savage session into your training routine for a kick that keeps you competitive when the pace heats up.

Workout structure

• 10 min @ 50% (50w)
• 2X
  • 3 min @ 100% (100w)
  • 3 min @ 115% (115w)
  • 3 min @ 125% (125w)
  • 9 min @ 65% (65w)
• 3 min @ 100% (100w)
• 3 min @ 115% (115w)
• 3 min @ 125% (125w)
• 5 min @ 40% (40w)