First off, thanks trainer road for the great product and podcast. Alright, 4 watts/kg is my goal for next year, but I have heard over and over that about 3.5 is the top end for cyclist over 50. I have stayed in shape most of my life and have really yet to see my age as a limiter, but I can’t help b…

If you are a fellow Hawkeye, much respect for being one of Gable’s guys. If not? Much respect then too!

Nope, not Iowa! I was a Boilermaker!

I’m the original poster and just thought that I would post an update. I just tested today after completing SSBMV2 and upped my FTP to 254 and weigh just under 65kg, so this puts me at 3.91 w/kg. I am now very confident that I can reach 4.0 w/kg in pretty short order if I remain consistent with my …

Well I just finished the first half of MV short power build and took a ramp yesterday and ended with a recommended FTP of 261, which puts me at 4.05 w/kg. So the answer to my own question is yes. Starting at 53 with no prior endurance experience you (if you are little guy anyway) can make it to 4 …

That’s fantastic news and a great effort. Well done :+1:t2: :sunglasses:

[image] Pcella: Well I too was in marching band almost 40 years ago. Coincidence? Could marching band be the fast track to successful cycling in later life? lol I’m another band nerd hitting 4+w/kg in my 50’s. This marching band factor sounds like a study that should be funded :slight_smile: …

Blockquote I’m another band nerd hitting 4+w/kg in my 50’s. This marching band factor sounds like a study that should be funded :slight_smile: Blockquote Hmm. Well a deep dive from coach Chad at the very least.

Great progress! Since I posted in December, I’ve been doing a custom TR plan which is kind of a mix of TT and rolling hills race training. I have done some indoor races and even got one outdoor race in before COVID. My Power/wt is up from 3.07 to 3.44 so I’m happy with the progress. Would really lik…

Great news. I don’t think that I have the physiology to get to 4wkg. I would be happy with 3.5 but alas I have been at 3.1 wkg for 2 years even with TR.

Anyone over 50 at 4 watt/kg? Can I make it? (Long)

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