TR Custom Workout- how do adjust the FTP

TrainerRoad Software
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I created a custom workout. However, FTP is default to 100 and so it’s throwing off the TSS and IF stats.

I would think it knows to the FTP since I logged in using my account? Also, I noticed under the interval stats for columns Start FTP and End FTP, it has a value that I have no clue where it’s referenced from?

Any idea how I can adjust my FTP appropriately so the ride stats align accordingly?

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Take note that the FTP scale and 100 value are PERCENT %, not WATTS.

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  • I am guessing you are treating Percent as Pure Watts, which is why your values are exceptionally high.

Reconsider and set your power targets based on % of FTP (not Watts) and you should get proper info.

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Thanks Chad for the quick reply. I don’t see where I can change it to Watts?

Sorry for being a newb

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AFAIK, it’s not possible to program in Workout Creator using actual Watts. There is an open Feature Request asking for that option, but it is not available as of now:

So, you must figure out the desired % of FTP and use that value, not watts.

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Okay… Maybe I’m technically challenged but I’m not seeing where I can adjust and configure based on % of FTP either?? LOL

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Essentially, the Workout Creator is about setting power by % of FTP per those training zone, not specific power.

  • Assuming you know your FTP, and want to set a particular interval at your FTP, you set that block at 100%.
  • If you want a block at something like recovery pace, you might set it at 50%, since that is common for the basic Coggan based zones.

If you are trying to set based on a known wattage, you need to back figure what that is based upon your FTP.

  • You have one block above at 160, and presumably you wanted that to be 160w?

If you had something like a 200w FTP:

  • 160w target / 200w rider FTP = 0.80 which is 80%, so you’d set the block at 80%.

Does that make sense?

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If you haven’t seen them, there are several videos worth a look for general use.

May not help with your main issue here that seems to be knowing Watts and needing to convert to % of FTP, but worth a watch if you haven’t seen them.

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It is the value under “Start FTP” and “End FTP.” Set those to the % of the desired workout.

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ahh! You guys are geniuses… Thanks gents!!

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We have been asking this for a while now. Maybe someday we will get it