Week 8

michaelpd101

Just checking in with everyone to see how the testing is going this week.  I got started with everyone on time and then slid back a week when I got sick and missed most of week 7 so I "redid" week 7 last week.  Pretty happy with the testing this week, I also just got a PM so this was my first with power and I ended up with an FTP of 203.  My run vdot jumped from a 31 to 37 so I  love that number right now.  Since I took all the summer off from any running and did a lot of cycling I knew there was a lot of improvement opportunity in my running.  How's everyone else that is testing this week doing?

mbseaton

Glad your training and testing is going well. I just finished by first run test with my vdot at 38. I'm happy with that number since I just started back running at the end Dec. and since I had back surgery 3 months go. This bike test was also my first with PM and ended up with an FTP of 216. I'm ready to keep up the work and see the results.

Bob Arsenault

Mike, Matt   glad to hear you both got your PM's for this test.  Anxious to see your improvement.  The 1st test is a tough one because it can be difficult to pace it properly.     The more you ride with a PM the more you learn how to push higher Watts from a cadence and technique standpoint.

You are going to love the training with your new zones, if you slack off for a second you will know it, the PM does not lie. 

Have fun and keep us posted.   

 

Coach Patrick

great work here guys...and welcome to the power club!

David Flint

Well done guys! As Bob mentioned, you'll find training with power a whole different world - very cool(!) if not a little uncomfortable at times!! Be good to hear of your progress in the near future.