Hello, I am pretty new to training or cycling seriously. A few months ago I started the low volume training plan and finished SSB1/2 without any problems and FTP gain from 120 to 170. However, I finished the first build phase unable to complete the majority of the workouts - I could reliably do the …

If you Re new to cycling, and have no particular objective, I’d recommend sticking to the base programs for the time being. You need to build an aerobic base before worrying about phases like Build or Specialty. ETA - if you have time, either try to go up to MV or just add some easy rides on non-wo…

[image] Power13: ETA - if you have time, either try to go up to MV Probably NOT a good idea for someone who is already failing LV build workouts. My suggestion would be to go back and re-do SSB2 (at your current FTP), and see how you go with Build after that.

Please re-read the entire comment. I am recommending him redo base programs, not build. He said that he had no problems doing SSBLV 1/2 so it is reasonable for him to try and see how MV goes,OR add easy rides on non-workout days to add volume.

Apologies. I might have focussed a bit much on the parts I disagreed with, rather than those where we are agreed (that the OP needs more time working on their aerobic base). I firmly believe that the OP should be on a plan where they CAN successfully complete the workouts, before adding more volum…

[image] nadiecomotutu: However, I finished the first build phase unable to complete the majority of the workouts - I could reliably do the first 50% and would struggle for the remainder. OK, I’m making the assumption that you tested with a ramp test. If so, it’s likely that you’ve over achiev…

Agree, FTP is probably set too high. I would try reducing ftp by 5-7% and restart from ssb lv1. If done at threshold instead of sweet spot because of inaccurate ftp, ssb lv1 can see some nice early improvement, but everything is collapsing as soon as build is coming with its longish sub threshold in…

And let me add that the first sweetspot workouts of ssblv1 with short intervals (less than 10mn) should feel boringly easy. A nice feeling of pushing on the pedals, but no heavy breathing or dreading to see the interval finish when you are at the end of it. If it is the case, you are at or just belo…

[image] mcalista: (that the OP needs more time working on their aerobic base). If I’m gonna be perfectly honest, I’d recommend the OP do Traditional Base MV if he has the time. It will help build his aerobic foundation and will almost certainly build his FTP as well since he is new to the spo…

One thing to try would be to eat more carbs on the bike while training. This exact thing happened to me and after listening to the podcast and them hammering home “fuel the work”, I tried upping my carb intake on the bike to 80-100g/hr and the build workouts (which are more carb centric in their fu…

[image] Power13: If I’m gonna be perfectly honest, I’d recommend the OP do Traditional Base MV Yeah, I’m a fan of Traditional Base myself. Although finding the time during the week can make it tough to recommend as a default option…

Next step after failing low volume build phase without FTP gain

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rizaulait2 January 7, 2021, 7:40am 20

Sure! Here you go:

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Next step after failing low volume build phase without FTP gain

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