Sorry if this has been asked and answered before. I did find a few threads that grazed the issue but was looking for more specificity.
I am coming off a 3 week planned break. I am actually getting excited to start training for next season although the trainer rides in the garage are kind of a grind.
I created my training plan and was just starting to wonder what my FTP has fallen to after my break. Did it fall at all? Does it take longer than 3 weeks to start to dip? Does it remain fairly steady.....but one's ability to work at or near it decline?
I thought that starting off the new season with a Test would probably not be a good idea for several reasons and may not give me an accurate number anyway.
I read Charles Howe's article and I recall him estimating that his fell about 10% after a break. Does this seem reasonable? I do plan to do a test in a month or so, when my body has accepted what I am going to do to it again, but I was wondering what number I should start out at. Does it even matter as my target dates are in March/April?
Lots of questions, I know. I would love to hear opinions however.
Thanks!
I am coming off a 3 week planned break. I am actually getting excited to start training for next season although the trainer rides in the garage are kind of a grind.
I created my training plan and was just starting to wonder what my FTP has fallen to after my break. Did it fall at all? Does it take longer than 3 weeks to start to dip? Does it remain fairly steady.....but one's ability to work at or near it decline?
I thought that starting off the new season with a Test would probably not be a good idea for several reasons and may not give me an accurate number anyway.
I read Charles Howe's article and I recall him estimating that his fell about 10% after a break. Does this seem reasonable? I do plan to do a test in a month or so, when my body has accepted what I am going to do to it again, but I was wondering what number I should start out at. Does it even matter as my target dates are in March/April?
Lots of questions, I know. I would love to hear opinions however.
Thanks!