I have some questions about Avg power vs normalized power in shorter intervals.
A friend gave me his powertap wheel and I have been playing around with it this week. First, I did the 20min FTP test and ended up with 279W Avg Power and 280W NP.
Today, I did 4x5min intervals to see how they feel at FTP and here is the result:
1. 290 AP, 285 NP
2. 280 AP, 275 NP
3. 275 AP, 271 NP
4. 271 AP, 265 NP
First, is it normal to see a drop in power between intervals? Second, is the difference between Avg and normalized power normal or should I try to be more steady/consistent with my efforts?
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/940598195
Thank you!