We have included here some useful references for starting your training with a power meter (stuff we get asked all the time). All of these are exerpts from “Training and Racing With A Power Meter , Hunter/Allen 2nd Ed”

1. Working out what your functional threshold power- here is a simple way of testing

http://www.3jc.com.au/FTPTest.jpg

2. Benchmarks for Power output in w/kg- ie what to aim for

http://www.3jc.com.au/Powerguidelines.jpg

3. Visual Explanation of “Sweet Spot”- why FTP training is efficient time wise/adapation process et

http://www.3jc.com.au/sweet spot.jpg

4. Power Profiles- Typical % of FTP a Triathlete can expect to sustain at various distances

http://www.3jc.com.au/PowerProfiles.jpg

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