I have a relatively low FTP [200W] - so high TSS rides come easy [I think the past 3 weeks I've averaged 1000 TSS]. The composition is boat loads of 4X20's @ 170/180W.
So - why is it harder for people with a higher FTP to reach the same TSS scores?
I mean if you have a 400W FTP - and you do 340/360W 4X20's - then shouldn't our TSS be the same? Because IF is just NP/FTP - no?
Maybe it's something I haven't picked up because I've never hit a 400W FTP. IOW, does 95% of FTP *feel* as difficult to maintain regardless of *how large* your FTP is? Or is it increasingly difficult to maintain 95% FTP as your FTP increases?
I suppose the metabolic demands are greater [larger magnitude of kJ required] - so it becomes harder to maintain such high TSS?
Thanks in advance.
So - why is it harder for people with a higher FTP to reach the same TSS scores?
I mean if you have a 400W FTP - and you do 340/360W 4X20's - then shouldn't our TSS be the same? Because IF is just NP/FTP - no?
Maybe it's something I haven't picked up because I've never hit a 400W FTP. IOW, does 95% of FTP *feel* as difficult to maintain regardless of *how large* your FTP is? Or is it increasingly difficult to maintain 95% FTP as your FTP increases?
I suppose the metabolic demands are greater [larger magnitude of kJ required] - so it becomes harder to maintain such high TSS?
Thanks in advance.