Originally Posted by
terrymorse
Interesting. Do you think your lactate threshold is relatively low compared to VO2max?
I'm kind of the opposite. Short, punchy climbs wear me out quickly (my legs, specifically), but I can tempo climb for several hours before fatigue sets in. At least I could in years past.
I've never actually done a VO2 max test, so I can't say for sure. However, I'm better at those higher intensity/above threshold efforts.
My 1 through 5 minute power numbers have always been very good compared to my FTP(at least since I've been using a power meter.) Oddly enough, I wouldn't call myself a sprinter either...as my 10 second power numbers are good, but not the "superlative" amount that my 1-5 are. I did go a long way in improving my endurance this year, FTP made big gains, as well as everything but my pure sprint power. I even set a
PR for 1 minute power this year.