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TR Ramp Test, didn't cheat it at all. Its actually the first test I've done that I quite enjoyed
I've had a very minor cold but otherwise feel fine, so who knows.
Both. I was struggling to reach some of the power targets on Weds and Thurs this week (less so today) and that's put me off-track for TSS. So yeah maybe I've got myself on the wrong plan, too much volume too quick?
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You're not hitting the power targets though, so that's not necessarily an issue with volume unless what you did earlier in the week has left you running in fumes towards the end of the week.
So, do you think the power targets are sort of out of reach for all workouts or would you say that previous workouts have left you flat?
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TR Ramp Test, didn't cheat it at all. Its actually the first test I've done that I quite enjoyed
See how you go taking a rest first, but my experience with TRs ramp test has been mixed at best. For three consecutive months last year I had improved results on the ramp test, while my sustained power abilities remained completely static. The result was that doing TR workouts around threshold became very taxing. I was basically too good at doing the ramp test. Unsurprisingly fairly common...
https://forum.trainerroad.com/t/harsh-reality-you-over-test-on-ftps-support-group/10342
I've switched to Kolie Moores testing protocols to set a value for threshold and sub-threshold work...
https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/the-physiology-of-ftp-and-new-testing-protocols/
hippy
SCS
What sort of FTP test? Did you cheat it? If not, then it should be accurate but everyone has off days/weeks. Have a rest. There's also a psychological element when you know you've bumped up the requirements of your training. I set a new FTP level this week and the first workout after caused me some concern. It was fine, but there was definitely a "shit, I hope I can handle this" feeling and that was only a small FTP increase.
Maybe you just need more time off. Also, everyone seems sick right now so maybe you've caught something. Also, what real world stress have you had?
Wait, you're worried about 'hitting the TSS' or worried about hitting the power targets? If it's TSS maybe it's a volume thing. Often it's better to commit to smaller volume and add stuff than get freaked out by setting lofty "January" goals and then missing stuff because it's just too much.