tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14253811.post1346533719087666641..comments2024-01-27T02:51:00.047-05:00Comments on Mid-Georgia Mid-Pack Training: Heartrate and VO2max Predicts Cycling FTPRobert Jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15981834497374492027noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14253811.post-76034554423185710942009-01-16T13:05:00.000-05:002009-01-16T13:05:00.000-05:00Thanks for this treasure. I can guarantee you that...Thanks for this treasure. I can guarantee you that a VO2 Max of 78-82 will never yield you an FTP of 450+ watts. Ahem, Ahem. Thanks Lemond for being completely forthcoming with us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14253811.post-17276163727294254242009-01-13T09:42:00.000-05:002009-01-13T09:42:00.000-05:00So far the VO2max/FTP relationships I'm developing...So far the VO2max/FTP relationships I'm developing are just what you said: "for entertainment purposes only." There are so many difficult-to-define variables involved, that I'd get ripped to pieces on Wattage at this piont. Maybe I'll consider posting there if I can develop a firmer foundation for the numbers. I'll never develop an equation that will predict any one person's FTP from their VO2max. What I'm hoping to do is use the high extremes of each variable involved to determine a physiological 'ceiling' for FTP as it relates to VO2max. That's a much more realistic goal, I think.Robert Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15981834497374492027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14253811.post-31728740130115965042009-01-13T09:01:00.000-05:002009-01-13T09:01:00.000-05:00That's very interesting, even if it only turns out...That's very interesting, even if it only turns out to be so only for entertainment purposes only. I would be interested in any follow ups as well. Had you thought about posting it on the Wattage Forum?Rich Gift Of Linshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17868005278180471114noreply@blogger.com