Did my second threshold power test last night, 8 weeks after my first. My first was pathetic, embarrassing, humbling, whatever you want to call it. Anyway, here are the stats:
FTP 8 weeks ago - 189 watts, 81.4 kilos = 2.32 watts/kg
FTP Today - 220 watts, 80 kilos = 2.75 watts/kg
Still not great, but that is 18% improvement in 8 weeks on very limited training (1 high intensity ride per week), plus my swim and run training. Now I can see why people are so addicted to training like this, the feedback is great! Will repeat in another 8 weeks, hoping for 235-240 watts and 2lbs less.
FTP 8 weeks ago - 189 watts, 81.4 kilos = 2.32 watts/kg
FTP Today - 220 watts, 80 kilos = 2.75 watts/kg
Still not great, but that is 18% improvement in 8 weeks on very limited training (1 high intensity ride per week), plus my swim and run training. Now I can see why people are so addicted to training like this, the feedback is great! Will repeat in another 8 weeks, hoping for 235-240 watts and 2lbs less.