My previous FTP based on 8min protocol was 259W and whilst doing some VO2 stuff last week, I did experiment with adding a few % to the intensity. I'm not sure I would have been able to complete the workouts if they had been based on 311W FTP!
Quite a big jump.
I started on TR a couple a few weeks ago, Sweet Spot Base, and doing an initial ramp test the FTP was ~5% up on a 20min test I'd done the week prior. So far I've found the workouts doable using this higher FTP but hard work, so it appears calibrated correctly for me...
It's with mixed emotions that I "look forward" to seeing an FTP increase when next testing. Double edged sword innit!
I'm a cycling returnee, got back on the turbo in the Autumn after years off. Currently at 3.2 w/kg, aiming for 3.5 by late summer. If that happens, will take it from there: 3.75? I've not done measured training like this before so I don't yet know what's possible (nor my motivation to make it happen). A bit of discovery ahead.