So I set my simulated FTP using the Trainerroad 20 minute test back in January.
I’ve been doing a lot of riding and turbo sessions etc, so thought I’d see what my FTP is now. Thought I’d use Sufferfest Rubber Glove….
So, Rubber Glove reckoned my FTP had gone up by about 10-15% in this ~3 month period. I find that quite hard to believe and since I’ve upped the FTP setting on Trainerroad, I’ve only just about managed to complete one session out of three attempted.
The two sessions I’ve bailed on have been a couple of days after a crit race, and its felt like there was just nothing in the legs to keep with the target power during intervals. Totally flat and lifeless.
Has Rubber Glove suggested too high an FTP? Should I have used the Trainerroad 20minute session again to ensure a reliable comparison? Or should I be doing a long ride or something else other than intervals shortly after a race?
The sessions were starting to feel a bit easy with my original FTP. Still an effort but I’d be pushing probably 10percent more than the target power throughout the whole session.
So what to do? Redo the FTP session but using the Trainerroad session when I’m fresh? Adjust my training in relation to crit racing midweek?
Or just sit in front of the tv eating pizza? 😉