I am pretty new to indoor training. I started off with Zwift about 2.5 months ago and have switched to TrainerRoad, I’m 59 years old and was a professional triathlete way back in the last century. I haven’t ridden seriously since the mid 80’s . My FTP to start out with on Zwift was 185. After a few…

Either too much volume, or FTP too high i’d say. What volume of training is being suggested, and how was FTP tested (i.e ramp)? Given increase, inclined to say FTP too high. Remember 5 hours structured, is much different to 5 hours riding in terms of recovery etc if you’ve been out of the game a w…

Originally I had chosen the mid volume which I think is what was suggested. After a week , I deleted it an lowered the volume. I don’t remember exactly what the choices were, though. I think I will start over again, both lowering the FTP and volume. I can always do more if I want. Thanks!

Mid-way through the 1st block of base training, I really felt wiped out. I think this was because, although my FTP was set fairly accurately, my nutrition was lacking. Once I got my food/fueling under control (thanks to all the great podcast discussions and especially Amber’s nutrition principles …

I think the mistake in plan builder is asking how much interval training you’ve done or how much time you have. In my opinion, if you’ve never done TR and are not a pro, you should start at LV at least for base. You will still get faster and then you can see how you feel and slowly add volume. But 3…

Woah, holy FTP increase! Makes sense given your history, but that’s still super impressive. Downside of that is that I feel like (at least in my experience) a significant FTP increase sometimes comes with a bit of an adjustment period with regard to RPE and how I feel after the workout- I can imagin…

I think your FTP is too high for your actual fitness. That can be pretty common for the ramp tests. You might benefit from trying a 20 minute test, at least for now, which should give you a better estimate of your power at MLSS. The ramp test is pretty good for a lot of people, but it also overestim…

[image] kurt.braeckel: You might benefit from trying a 20 minute test [image] Training Plan too Taxing Training Oh, and yes, I believe I did the 20 minute ramp test in both Zwift and TrainerRoad that gave me the 248 number.

Yes, that’s what I’ve done. I deleted the plan and went with the 3 times a week plan. I did forget to lower my FTP though. So, I may have to start over again!

That’s what I was thinking too. Even though I haven’t ridden seriously in many years, I still have a “big engine” I suppose (relatively). I was a dedicated martial artist for 15 years as well but had to stop. So, I think that just given my past and my ability to inflict massive pain on myself, that…

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Ray_Renati December 21, 2020, 1:38am 4

Oh, and yes, I believe I did the 20 minute ramp test in both Zwift and TrainerRoad that gave me the 248 number.

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