My FTP tests, while showing modest power gains, are lower than I'd like or frankly than I think represent my true numbers. I say this because most other workouts using my FTP seem too easy.
It was suggested that I might need more frequent recovery weeks and/or to cut back volume more on them. More to the point that I'm not taking FTP tests on very fresh legs.
At present I have a step back every 4th week on a plan that is increasing volume 10% every week before my taper. This takes me from 7-10 hours or week to about 13-15. My recovery week usually steps back to about the same volume as the 1st week of each quadrant.
If it matters I'm 50 and training for 70.3 in October and in week 6 of a 20 week plan, but coming off a base with 7-10 hours per week for past year. I keep it simple with 3/3/3 bike/swim/run with a long, easy and challenging workout per each (I.e. 30-45 easy run at 9:00, 45-60min tempo at 10k pace 6:30-7:00 and 7-10 mile run 9-10min pace).
“Bloom wherever you are planted"
It was suggested that I might need more frequent recovery weeks and/or to cut back volume more on them. More to the point that I'm not taking FTP tests on very fresh legs.
At present I have a step back every 4th week on a plan that is increasing volume 10% every week before my taper. This takes me from 7-10 hours or week to about 13-15. My recovery week usually steps back to about the same volume as the 1st week of each quadrant.
If it matters I'm 50 and training for 70.3 in October and in week 6 of a 20 week plan, but coming off a base with 7-10 hours per week for past year. I keep it simple with 3/3/3 bike/swim/run with a long, easy and challenging workout per each (I.e. 30-45 easy run at 9:00, 45-60min tempo at 10k pace 6:30-7:00 and 7-10 mile run 9-10min pace).
“Bloom wherever you are planted"