Just started training with Power? Post your questions/comments here!
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Just started training with Power? Post your questions/comments here!
So recently, the power noobs (myself included) have taken over the training status thread. I feel a little bad about doing that, since it buries peoples race/training questions and thoughts. I decided to start this thread so long time power users (aka those who know what they're doing) can help out the noobs on a separate thread.
Lets see how it goes
For those interested in Sweet Spot Training (SST): https://www.fascatcoaching.com/archive/sst.html
Other resources:
Joe Friel's Blog: https://www2.trainingbible.com/joesblog/
TrainingPeaks 411: https://www.cyclingpeakssoftware.com/power411/
Lets see how it goes
For those interested in Sweet Spot Training (SST): https://www.fascatcoaching.com/archive/sst.html
Other resources:
Joe Friel's Blog: https://www2.trainingbible.com/joesblog/
TrainingPeaks 411: https://www.cyclingpeakssoftware.com/power411/
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I just got a used SRM and would like to contribute to this thread. Can someone post the e-wang chart? as close as possible to the beginning of the thread (ridethecliche if you could edit your post....)
Also, suggestions for getting a baseline after doing a bit of JRA?
Also, suggestions for getting a baseline after doing a bit of JRA?
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https://www.twowheelblogs.com/2-old-2...hreshold-power
How to determine your Functional Threshold Power (roughly in order of increasing certainty):
1. from inspection of a ride file.
2. from power distribution profile from multiple rides.
3. from blood lactate measurements (better or worse, depending on how it is done).
4. based on normalized power from a hard ~1 h race.
5. using critical power testing and analysis.
6. from the power that you can routinely generate during long intervals done in training.
7. from the average power during a ~1 h TT (the best predictor of performance is performance itself).
Note the key words "hard", "routinely", and "average" in methods 4, 6, and 7...
1. from inspection of a ride file.
2. from power distribution profile from multiple rides.
3. from blood lactate measurements (better or worse, depending on how it is done).
4. based on normalized power from a hard ~1 h race.
5. using critical power testing and analysis.
6. from the power that you can routinely generate during long intervals done in training.
7. from the average power during a ~1 h TT (the best predictor of performance is performance itself).
Note the key words "hard", "routinely", and "average" in methods 4, 6, and 7...
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Monod critical power sheet:
https://teamhealthfx.com/files/7/general/entry1758.aspx
https://teamhealthfx.com/files/7/general/entry1758.aspx
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How is LT related to FTP? My coach gave us our LT numbers from the power test last week, but no FTP numbers.
Is it not possible to get FTP from a 3 mile TT? We're doing more testing later, maybe we'll get FTP then.
Is it not possible to get FTP from a 3 mile TT? We're doing more testing later, maybe we'll get FTP then.
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FTP always occurs at just about LTHR, so you should go by HR in this case and if you don't have a power meter you should treat LTHR as your FTP and do intervals using a % of that.
Your FTP will change over your training period, but your LTHR shouldn't really change so this is a good estimate.
Your FTP will change over your training period, but your LTHR shouldn't really change so this is a good estimate.
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About the 3 Mile TT, no it's not really possible to get a close estimate of FTP that way. Your coach is using it as a method of setting training zones and it's probably fine for that, but if you want to estimate your FTP accurately you need to either 1. do a 60 min test or 2. do multiple shorter tests and use the monod spreadsheet. The problem with a 3mile TT is that its so short, anaerobic capacity will have a big effect on your time.
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Why, just curious.
Too many different numbers leading to analysis paralysis?
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So I just got a TT bike and want to start playing around with positions. I have an extra powertap cradle so I can swap it to the new bike. Is there a protocol somewhere out there for using the powertap to help optimize my position?
I'd love to do windtunnel stuff but it's waaaaay out of my price range. I may get to do some free time in the Fort Collins tunnel later this year because some of the guys there used to race for CSU and want us to win the nationals TTT, but that's not definite.
So, how do I use my power meter to help me optimize my TT position?
I'd love to do windtunnel stuff but it's waaaaay out of my price range. I may get to do some free time in the Fort Collins tunnel later this year because some of the guys there used to race for CSU and want us to win the nationals TTT, but that's not definite.
So, how do I use my power meter to help me optimize my TT position?
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So I just got a TT bike and want to start playing around with positions. I have an extra powertap cradle so I can swap it to the new bike. Is there a protocol somewhere out there for using the powertap to help optimize my position?
I'd love to do windtunnel stuff but it's waaaaay out of my price range. I may get to do some free time in the Fort Collins tunnel later this year because some of the guys there used to race for CSU and want us to win the nationals TTT, but that's not definite.
So, how do I use my power meter to help me optimize my TT position?
I'd love to do windtunnel stuff but it's waaaaay out of my price range. I may get to do some free time in the Fort Collins tunnel later this year because some of the guys there used to race for CSU and want us to win the nationals TTT, but that's not definite.
So, how do I use my power meter to help me optimize my TT position?
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Also, I think people test more than necessary. I haven't done an official test (40 km TT in competition) since September 2007, but I'm confident that my FTP estimate is accurate. I like the #6 method for estimating FTP - "the power you can routinely generate during long intervals done in training".
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Also, I think people test more than necessary. I haven't done an official test (40 km TT in competition) since September 2007, but I'm confident that my FTP estimate is accurate. I like the #6 method for estimating FTP - "the power you can routinely generate during long intervals done in training".
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My advice:
Resist the temptation to chase power numbers. Training is about spending lots of time in your target zone, not banging out a personal best every day. Set targets and stick to them.
Resist the temptation to chase power numbers. Training is about spending lots of time in your target zone, not banging out a personal best every day. Set targets and stick to them.
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anyone know how much SRM actually charges for its services? Specifically battery replacement and slope calibration. thanks
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Crank battery or powercontrol battery?
Call them. I paid $85 (shipping included both ways) to get new batteries for my power control. The power control batteries should hopefully last 2 years and the crank batteries will hopefully be good for about that long as well for my setup.
Link: https://srm.de/usa/Repair_Order_Forms.html
Call them. I paid $85 (shipping included both ways) to get new batteries for my power control. The power control batteries should hopefully last 2 years and the crank batteries will hopefully be good for about that long as well for my setup.
Link: https://srm.de/usa/Repair_Order_Forms.html
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thanks for starting this thread. I picked up a used PT wheel and computer a month ago and had been lurking in that training thread since. As a Power noob (and an MTBer to boot!) I didn't really want to clog up that thread with stupid questions.
I am doing my testing this week as I just got over a cold. Since it is has been so cold up here I plan on testing on my trainer. I planned on doing the threshhold test as is outlined in Allen/Coggan book.
Any tips?
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Any tips?
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Include zeroes. For example, last year I did a crit @ 302w AP, 345w NP, and my PT (not including zeroes) reported something like 386w.
It's not an accurate reflection of work done over time, as if you're coasting with 0 power a lot and sprinting the rest of the time the readings will be really goofy.
It's not an accurate reflection of work done over time, as if you're coasting with 0 power a lot and sprinting the rest of the time the readings will be really goofy.