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Old 02-23-21, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Nope, nope, and nope.
Always so negative...
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Did I mention that I broke 1000 watts in a sprint the other day? 1013 watts to be exact. Kinda freaked me out a little.
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Going to be warm and sunny today, but, unsurprisingly, SW with a gale warning. One more day of VO2max intervals won't kill me.
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
fun fact- I have lost sufficient weight that my FTP w/kg is over 3 for the first time since maybe ever. Getting it to 4 will be rough.
I was reading some RChung posts and he mentioned some early days discussions and w/kg calculations by someone now considered to be an authoritative voice on training (I don't recall who). My takeaway was that the guy had concluded that ~4w/kg is a pretty hard ceiling for the non-genetically gifted.
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2 w/Kg for more than a few minutes is more than my 69-3/4 y.o. body can do.

I better have another cup of coffee to soothe my soul.
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
I was reading some RChung posts and he mentioned some early days discussions and w/kg calculations by someone now considered to be an authoritative voice on training (I don't recall who). My takeaway was that the guy had concluded that ~4w/kg is a pretty hard ceiling for the non-genetically gifted.
My best, since I started measuring at age 63, was a little over 3.3. I would love to think that implies it was 4 when I was a yout'. I was a better runner and my VO2max estimates were pretty decent in my 40s.
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
2 w/Kg for more than a few minutes is more than my 69-3/4 y.o. body can do.

I better have another cup of coffee to soothe my soul.
Coffee is always a good idea.
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If only there was some way to make my body recover faster before each ride. Even going slow my legs are screaming, but i’m so close to my goal and I only have 3 days left.
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
If only there was some way to make my body recover faster before each ride. Even going slow my legs are screaming, but i’m so close to my goal and I only have 3 days left.
Are you getting a good slug (≥ 20 g) of easily absorbed protein and some quick carbs soon after each ride? It's pretty essential for efficient recovery.
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
My best, since I started measuring at age 63, was a little over 3.3. I would love to think that implies it was 4 when I was a yout'. I was a better runner and my VO2max estimates were pretty decent in my 40s.
Prolly!

I still have hopes of getting to 4. This week, I started weighing myself in earnest again. I've only gained about 2 lbs from when I stopped weighing myself in the fall, so I'm happy with that and 80kg by April or so should be relatively easy. That'll get me close, but closing the gap by eeking out some more watts and dropping a few more kg could be a challenge.
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
I was reading some RChung posts and he mentioned some early days discussions and w/kg calculations by someone now considered to be an authoritative voice on training (I don't recall who). My takeaway was that the guy had concluded that ~4w/kg is a pretty hard ceiling for the non-genetically gifted.
I'd need to get to 310, which is probably a stretch.
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
If only there was some way to make my body recover faster before each ride. Even going slow my legs are screaming, but i’m so close to my goal and I only have 3 days left.
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Are you getting a good slug (≥ 20 g) of easily absorbed protein and some quick carbs soon after each ride? It's pretty essential for efficient recovery.
In addition to the above, post-ride foam roller sessions helped me tremendously, too. The sessions will prolly hurt like hell for a couple weeks, but they always provided me with immediate relief and made sleep easier, which is all-important for recovery.
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
Are you getting a good slug (≥ 20 g) of easily absorbed protein and some quick carbs soon after each ride? It's pretty essential for efficient recovery.

Does yogurt and peanut butter count? If not then the answer is no.

Usually i’ll make hot oatmeal with whole milk and mix peanut butter in it. If I have honey i’ll add that. Yogurt on the side with a banana.
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Prolly!

I still have hopes of getting to 4. This week, I started weighing myself in earnest again. I've only gained about 2 lbs from when I stopped weighing myself in the fall, so I'm happy with that and 80kg by April or so should be relatively easy. That'll get me close, but closing the gap by eeking out some more watts and dropping a few more kg could be a challenge.
Good luck! We'll be watching on Intervals. I'd love to hit 3.4 this summer, but via power, not weight.
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I am not getting to 4 ever. Sad!
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Originally Posted by rjones28
What do you have against palm trees and hula girls?
Nothing. It's going to be 60F here and none of those things are present.
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
I'd need to get to 310, which is probably a stretch.
That's the region that I'd need to get to, too. Without any real training last riding season, and with a late start to daily riding, Intervals had me in the 280s, so I think that could eek out some more if I can be disciplined about adding some structured rides to the mix.
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
Does yogurt and peanut butter count? If not then the answer is no.

Usually i’ll make hot oatmeal with whole milk and mix peanut butter in it. If I have honey i’ll add that. Yogurt on the side with a banana.
Most likely not, but you can look your portion size at the nutritionals on the packages and calculate it. Whey protein is the most complete and efficient way to go. You should also look at your daily protein intake and make sure it matches the requirements for an athlete of your weight and age.
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
That's the region that I'd need to get to, too. Without any real training last riding season, and with a late start to daily riding, Intervals had me in the 280s, so I think that could eek out some more if I can be disciplined about adding some structured rides to the mix.
If I can get to 74KG (at 77 now) I'd only need 300. Honestly I think I can get there with the additional time I'm putting in and upping my tolerance for suffering.

I'm down 20 LBs since 1/4 with only 2 LB of muscle loss
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
In addition to the above, post-ride foam roller sessions helped me tremendously, too. The sessions will prolly hurt like hell for a couple weeks, but they always provided me with immediate relief and made sleep easier, which is all-important for recovery.
Yeah sleep is essential.
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Originally Posted by datlas
I am not getting to 4 ever. Sad!
It's not about the power numbers, but the number of clocks you clean on the road.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Nothing. It's going to be 60F here and none of those things are present.
What about at 90F?
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
It's not about the power numbers, but the number of clocks you clean on the road.
Oh, I can clean some clocks, baby!

Thanks for that, I feel much better.
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
Good luck! We'll be watching on Intervals. I'd love to hit 3.4 this summer, but via power, not weight.
When I'm feeling lazy or weak-willed in the face of cheesecake, I will feel your withering, though-the-internets stares and accept them as motivational accountability.
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