Originally Posted by
Hermes
Instead of giving you a respectable for the numbers, I would say fantastic.
I suggest that with the numbers you provided, you could go on a periodized program starting with strength and adaption throwing in some races and build those numbers up, IMO, it is the goal that you set for yourself that matters and then believing in yourself and the goal. Take age out of the equation.
The problem I have with studies that quote a .5% degradation per year in performance is setting bar in the wrong direction.
Hermes, I don't really think about age as a limiter. Matter of fact my TT goal for next season would require a bump of over 20W @ 20m. I have seen indications that it's not unreasonable (some really good 5 min work recently). I do a pretty good job of monitoring training/rest, having some structure and I love to ride with a purpose. I do a terrible job of periodizing. Some of that has been other life stuff getting in the way, that has improved. Most of it is my own curiosity & tendency to take my training off on tangents. I'm considering going back to being coached for the upcoming season to eliminate the latter
