After a big winter storm kept me off the bike for 2 days, I was ready to go today. Under still ominous skies, I decided to use my rested legs to do a 2:30 AET Test. This Test was described in yesterday's post. Below is my HR distribution:
I was able to stay in Z2 for 2:21 of the 2:30. My HR avg (130 bpm) and Power avg (210 normalized watts) were both in the middle of Z2 for me.
Key point, addressed in the previous post, was the decoupling: 0%..... zero %. Good news.
These test results provide me with confidence during this period of 'final preparation', that is preparation for training.
When I resume training in January, I will be able to focus on Strength (force) and Muscular Endurance. My limiters are 1 minute CP (Critical Power) and my FPT (Functional Power Threshold). My FPT is now 300 which seems pretty good, but I am big guy. Joe estimated in some recent discussions, that I need a 20-30 watt increase to meet my goals. I will address the CP1 much later but January and February will the time to address my FPT.
See ya out there soon.
2 comments:
Q: Is there a risk starting FTP training this early? How long can you spend doing that kind of training?
Absolutely, all training carries risk.
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