4 week build before 1st XC race MAP or FTP for 4 week build?

Training
#1

I am just finishing the 12 week advanced road course training series…signed up for Sufferlandria and doing the prep workouts…

Right after the Sufferlandria I would like to start a 4 week build just before my first XC race of the season…my FTP is good 359 Watts based on the Ramp test I took during the 12 week road training.

So for the 4 week build would it be better to select from drop down menu… MAP…FTP…Base, etc. My weakness for the 4DP is VO2 Max …Rider type Time Trialist

Thanks for your help!!!

#2

Hey Cort, I’m interested to hear any replies you get as I have a similar issue. I have been following the 12 week in season xc program with only a few weeks before my goal event. As part of the program I did the ramp test recently and gained 5 watts bringing my FTP up to 331 but my MAP dropped 9 watts to dip under 400. I feel the program hasn’t targeted MAP or AC very well although its starting to hit those workouts now. I think it might be too late to improve on these now so I would recommend targeting your weaknesses as this is what I would do if I did it again. Not sure that’s helpful, good luck!

#3

I agree …target the weakness and hammer it!! I signed up for Sufferlandria and looks like most of the prep training is based on racing…

I think right after Sufferlandria I am going to do the 4 week build and do the MAP workouts (select MAP from dropdown)