Originally Posted by
azza_333
I have set myself a goal of 250w (3.5W/KG) in 12 months, then 300w (4.2W/KG) in another 12 months. Is this realistic? or just a dream?
The athletes Joe Friel trains are able to achieve 4.4w/kg, -10% for being female, -0.5% per year past 35, +/- 10% for roadies, down to - 20% for triathletes.
If you're under 60 you should get to 3.5W/kg in a few months.
OTOH 4.2W/kg may or may not be genetically possible.