In this episode, Dr. Herring and Dr. Green discuss the benefits of training and racing with a power meter.   They also discuss Collin Chartier recent positive test for EPO and doping in triathlon - Dopers Suck.   Advantages: Wattage is a pure measure of work. Coupling your power with your heart rate and perceived exertionCan expose strengths and weaknesses at different timed efforts. Helps structure your training program. Ability to track fitness and communicated with your coachPost race or session analysis.  Good and bad. Gather training and racing power data to improve your performanceHelp training for specific goals and distances.Race Pacing for even efforts. Disadvantages: FTP can be variable and fluctatingDifferent devices can have different FTPs.  Environmnental conditions can affect your FTP.  Ie. very hot day, your ftp is lower.