Maybe I should post this in the power training forums.
Regardless of W/Kg, when it comes to raw wattage numbers, how long did it take you guys to 'get there'. My FTP really stinks at around 228 (derived from a 240 W 20 min FTP test). I was at 223 a couple months ago, but I would have thought it would go up much faster - maybe not.
Is 300 W ever going to be doable? Or, does my low wattage perhaps indicate a genetic limitation? I know where I sit when it comes to strictly numbers, but I've only been training a year. Will it go up significantly over time? I'm following the periodization schedule outlined in Friel's book. I'm trying to do my 2nd peak here in the beginning of November for a back to back day time trial.
Where did you guys/gals all start out?
Nothing you say will discourage. I'm mainly interested in TTs right now and just competing with myself.
Regardless of W/Kg, when it comes to raw wattage numbers, how long did it take you guys to 'get there'. My FTP really stinks at around 228 (derived from a 240 W 20 min FTP test). I was at 223 a couple months ago, but I would have thought it would go up much faster - maybe not.
Is 300 W ever going to be doable? Or, does my low wattage perhaps indicate a genetic limitation? I know where I sit when it comes to strictly numbers, but I've only been training a year. Will it go up significantly over time? I'm following the periodization schedule outlined in Friel's book. I'm trying to do my 2nd peak here in the beginning of November for a back to back day time trial.
Where did you guys/gals all start out?
Nothing you say will discourage. I'm mainly interested in TTs right now and just competing with myself.