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…

[image] dbf: I’m curious about your Short Power build choice. Have you been doing Short Power regularly for your build phases? Because it fits your event needs? I’ve been bouncing back and forth between General and Sustained I chose the short power build original because of the larger amount …

Perfect answer @Pcella , thanks. Need to finish that book myself :slight_smile: Plus, I need to figure out how to make myself dread VO2 work less :rofl:

I’m 47. Last year I was well over 430w for my ftp pioneer measurement (>460w for 20 minutes, 480w for 15’45 uphill TT) at 82-83kg, and if diligent could get to 80kg. 4w/kg is definitely doable. Cheers!

Monster numbers - I’m in awe :sunglasses: :muscle:t2: I’m guessing you’ve been cycling for a long time?

[image] dbf: Plus, I need to figure out how to make myself dread VO2 work less :rofl: It’s interesting to me that many comments relate to people less favouring VO2 work. I’ve found (relatively at least) that I perform ok for the TR workouts in this category (shorter higher power) but struggl…

not 50 yet, just 41, but hit 4.1 w/kg today :slight_smile: 309 @75kg (previous test 295 and started TR in January with 262) If this can be done on LV + some additional rides (~ 5.5 hrs a week total) I’m sure I won’t be slower in 9 years if I can invest a few more hours

Great discussion. Appreciate the opportunity to read all of the response and to see how everyone is doing at 50+. My background. Collegiate rower for 4 years. I took up cycling to prepare for distances races. I am currently ~100kg (I was in the heavy weight boat). Went from 3.0 w/kg last year …

[image] Michael_Landen: I am inspired by the discussion and plan to target 3.5 w/kg this year…maybe more. Planning to hit 6000 miles in 2022. I would ignore miles and focus on consistency, structured training and hours. Miles are an antiquated and poor metric of anything useful. Focusing on …

I’m about to turn 49 and I tested at 4 w/ kg this morning on what felt like a subpar performance. Last year I was up to 4.3. I’m better than most, but not a gifted athlete so I think it’s certainly possible for people over 50 to get above 4. That being said, I think it take a while to build up th…

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

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Yes, but in in my late teens to early twenties no.

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