Not that I'm complaining about it, but I'd like you guys to give me some feedback. Perhaps you can share your own power profile with everyone as well. This isn't about the numbers as much as the profile shape.
I know that it's not unusual for a beginner to have a relatively low FTP value, but I've been at it for a few years. I've also been training with power the last 2 seasons with an emphasis on raising my FTP. You know, the 2 x 20's and SST, and with good results. But when it's all said and done my 5 min sees the biggest increase. I'm obviously no TT-ist or a sprinter, so am I a pursuiter?
What about 5 min power? Does really indicate a high VO2max? I find it hard to believe that I could have a relatively high VO2max and yet such a relatively low FTP. OTOH, if my 5 min result is so AC-endowed then why do I excel over 5 min rather than 1 min? I haven't done a whole lot of L5 or L6 training (definitely not twice a week for 5-6 weeks straight), with the overall training days probably split evenly between the two and the majority emphasizing L4. So far I've explained it as having low muscular endurance or mitochondria count. But having spend so much time on L4 my 5 min power gets pushed even higher.
Most people I ride with think I'm a climber (I'm only 55 kg). But would you call that a climber's profile? Now that there's serious talk of building a velodrome nearby , I'm reconsidering what I should emphasize in training. Does a high 5 min value actually indicate a particular talent?
Anyways, I'd appreciate anyone adding to the discussion of power profiling.
I know that it's not unusual for a beginner to have a relatively low FTP value, but I've been at it for a few years. I've also been training with power the last 2 seasons with an emphasis on raising my FTP. You know, the 2 x 20's and SST, and with good results. But when it's all said and done my 5 min sees the biggest increase. I'm obviously no TT-ist or a sprinter, so am I a pursuiter?
What about 5 min power? Does really indicate a high VO2max? I find it hard to believe that I could have a relatively high VO2max and yet such a relatively low FTP. OTOH, if my 5 min result is so AC-endowed then why do I excel over 5 min rather than 1 min? I haven't done a whole lot of L5 or L6 training (definitely not twice a week for 5-6 weeks straight), with the overall training days probably split evenly between the two and the majority emphasizing L4. So far I've explained it as having low muscular endurance or mitochondria count. But having spend so much time on L4 my 5 min power gets pushed even higher.
Most people I ride with think I'm a climber (I'm only 55 kg). But would you call that a climber's profile? Now that there's serious talk of building a velodrome nearby , I'm reconsidering what I should emphasize in training. Does a high 5 min value actually indicate a particular talent?
Anyways, I'd appreciate anyone adding to the discussion of power profiling.