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05-03.-2008, 05:19 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Re: 1:42:11 with an IF of 0.96 -- time to bump FTP setting?
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I actually disagree with most of the guys in here - An IF of 0.96 in 1:42 hours sounds like you did a hard race to me - but your FTP isn't necessarily higher than 335 watts... I have done looong stretches of time in races close to FTP in terms of normalized watts where I thought my FTP had risen - but didn't seem to when I tested later on... The keywords are normalized watts and an IF BELOW 1.00 for over an hour in a race. Many slow-twitch guys will actually be able to ride very close to their FTP for a long time in terms of normalized watts in a race when going "all out" - or that is my experience anyway... If I were you, I would look closer at the file: What is your peak 1 hour normalized power? If it is below 335 watts I do not see any sign of an increased FTP - sorry! |
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06-03.-2008, 01:09 AM
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Re: 1:42:11 with an IF of 0.96 -- time to bump FTP setting?
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Yesterday I broke out the aggressive TT position for the first time in three months. I did an 8-mile TT and broke my best from three weeks ago (which was in my road position) by 5W. I didn't feel strong in the TT position, and I'm positive I can go another 5-10W higher in my road position, so I'll get that tested maybe next week along with a 5 and 10m test. It's looking like my estimated FTP's going to fall in the 345-350W range. I've got another month before I have to do any TTs, so I'll just hit the TT position a couple times a week and hope the power comes up a bit. |
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