So I had a disappointing Ramp Test yesterday that I like to share. My FTP dropped a massive 19%. There goes all the build-up I’ve done last year.
I’m looking at several causes that might have influenced my outcome FTP. Just wanting to share and get your thoughts about it.
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In September I started working with a personal tri-coach who builds his trainings using HR zones. Until december I’ve been doing a lot of easy indoor rides with focus only on my HR zones, and not using any power. Before that I’ve been using TR for about 2 years, with consistency (especially last year). So I did about 3.5 months of totally different training than I was used to.
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In late December I’ve been struggling to train consistently. Even the schedule my coach made for me I was not able to fit all session in my schedule, due to several reasons at home/work and Christmas time as well. I started faithfully in the beginning of 2019 to get back on track with my consistency.
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I was very ill for the last two weeks and also our little son wasn’t feeling well. So it took of a lot of time of taking care for him, and myself as well. I’ve not been able to do any real training in that time.
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So last days I’ve been feeling well again and wanted to get back into my training. I’ve decided to get back into TR training more instead of using my coaches approach. Disscussion with him has been done about that and how to fit that in my schedule.
So I did the Ramp Test yesterday to establish my FTP for the coming period. I felt terrible and could not get anywhere near my previous FTP. Not sure which of the above reasons have caused it, but I suspect all of them to have had some impact.
What are your thoughts?