tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129249382503645064.post8632480490667218058..comments2022-06-22T00:05:30.993-07:00Comments on Coach Vance, TrainingBible Coaching: How High of CTL for Ironman Bike?Jim Vancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05426517044390545605noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129249382503645064.post-12296153834064189762014-09-30T09:28:43.434-07:002014-09-30T09:28:43.434-07:00Ironmurph,
I will fully admit it isn't a pro...Ironmurph, <br /><br />I will fully admit it isn't a proven metric that is applicable to all athletes, especially when one has a high FTP. However, the higher the FTP, the less they need to match this ratio, because their bike is strong. So it isn't that this idea is wrong, (it's just supposed to be a guideline for planning), it just needs to be adjusted for those with higher FTP. <br /><br />Also, athlete individuality should always be considered. <br /><br />Congrats on your race BTW!<br /><br />Coach VanceJim Vancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05426517044390545605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129249382503645064.post-85821607869587153072014-09-19T20:33:16.527-07:002014-09-19T20:33:16.527-07:00Sorry Vance but I disagree with your relationship ...Sorry Vance but I disagree with your relationship of CTL with FTP. CTL is already factors in your FTP<br /><br />By definition TSS = (sec x NP x IF)/(FTP x 3600) x 100<br /><br />By definition CTL is the summation of your TSS over a 2-6 week time period with greater weighting on your more recent workouts.<br /><br />Therefore its does not seem logical to base CTL on your FTP. <br />My FTP is 330watts and with a CTL of around 65, but your calculation I would only be at 18% of my CTL however I train consistently at 20-25hrs a week with plenty of high quality sessions and was first agegrouper across the line at ironman cairns in 8.56 so cant be that far off optimum.<br /><br />Happy for your thoughts though?ironmurphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259483686074288771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129249382503645064.post-50632610684051376202014-02-13T15:14:57.720-08:002014-02-13T15:14:57.720-08:00Dan,
Great question. This was the biggest feedbac...Dan,<br /><br />Great question. This was the biggest feedback question I got from readers. I will do my next blog post tomorrow on this exact question.Jim Vancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05426517044390545605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129249382503645064.post-90281376623970410702014-02-13T02:34:56.653-08:002014-02-13T02:34:56.653-08:00How does this vary (if at all) for bigger athletes...How does this vary (if at all) for bigger athletes who have a higher FTP but aren't necessarily any "fitter" than smaller athletes? <br /><br />I'm tall but lean (195cm, 79kg) AG'r with FTP of 310. So achieving >110 bike CTL would need 2.5hr+ rides or sustained FTP interval rides everyday to get that bike CTL.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15031604927533003643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129249382503645064.post-88692366026373292102014-02-03T16:02:44.333-08:002014-02-03T16:02:44.333-08:00Jestromb... So many factors for Oly, which include...Jestromb... So many factors for Oly, which includes non-drafting or drafting, skills of swim/run, and the course. Hard to narrow down.<br /><br />Zia Cyclist... Yes, that is right, but again, it varies. You might find that many Kona qualifiers are around the upper part of that range, or past it. Yes, I also use threshold pace for the same, will share that in a different post coming up. Jim Vancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05426517044390545605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129249382503645064.post-57533737261565327622014-02-03T04:42:05.232-08:002014-02-03T04:42:05.232-08:00To make sure I understand, if my FTP is 210 then m...To make sure I understand, if my FTP is 210 then my goal ranch CTL would be 63-84 TSS/day or 30% to 40% of FTP. This is just for the bike. Do you also track run CTL using Functional Threshold Pace? Your goal bike CTL fits in with my experience (although I'm not a Kona qualifier). I recently wrote a blog on my experience using PMC: http://dfw.triplethreattough.com/blog/mathematical-modeling-and-quantifying-physical-fitness/<br />zia cyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14845564380666203079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5129249382503645064.post-20441304492251039642014-02-01T09:46:10.593-08:002014-02-01T09:46:10.593-08:00Any thoughts on ctl goals for oly racing?Any thoughts on ctl goals for oly racing?jestrombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862614291327286430noreply@blogger.com