My training for UNBOUND Gravel-Week 20 Day 2

This is my first blog entry since starting my journey to become a better cyclist. I originally started back in October I signed up for trainer Road started off with their Sweet Spot base building program low volume Sweet Spot bass one sweet spot base 2.

My original equipment was a dumb Trainer and a stages left crank power meter. My initial FTP test with that equipment was 146. Six weeks later I retested and was surprised to see that my FTP had increased to162.I started the sweet spot base 2 with this new FTP. Six weeks later I retest it and to my surprise my FTP was actually lower it was 154. That was sort of demoralizing, But I decided to suck up my pride and based my training on this new FTP. Six weeks later I retested again using their ramp test. My FTP was still lower. This time it was 144. 

Granted somethings have changed such as I was using a direct Drive trainer as opposed to my dumb trainer. That was the main source of my power. I also had ordered a direct drive trainer the Tacx Neo2T. So my new FTP was based on using my new equipment.

Today I had my first true work out after my FTP test and it was tough. I’ve decided to change some things in my training and in my lifestyle. Such as incorporating more body weight strength training such as squats and planks. Incorporating more movement into my day. I have 14 weeks until my unbound Gravel event where I have pledge to ride 200 miles. I must trust the process and that following the program that I’ve signed up for on trainer Road will allow me to successfully complete my event.