Every sport has a key metric, golfers measure their handicap, marathon runners track their pace per km, and cyclists, we measure FTP. For some reason, FTP is still a divided topic among the triathlon and cycling world, but it shouldn’t be. FTP is undoubtedly one of the most useful metrics to use and worth basing your entire training program around. But as we’ll explain today, we have to be careful, as useful as it is, it’s just one metric, and doesn’t tell the full story. So in this episode, we’re going to reveal a 28-day program that will skyrocket your FTP, what you need to pay attention to, and the mistakes you need to avoid. Whether you're a pure cyclist or a triathlete improving your FTP is the goal, so this episode is for you. As always, this episode is brought to you by our proud sponsor Giant Australia. For all your bike, training, and racing needs, ride life, ride Giant. Timestamp:00:00 - Introduction01:35 - Gratitude05:20 - Road Nationals Results11:15 - What We Can Learn From The Elite Races18:00 - FTP: Improvement and Relevance28:55 - Benefits of Long-term FTP Testing32:55 - Clear Metrics in Training34:35 - FTP Isn't Everything37:35 - Improving Your Engine41:55 - The 28-Day Block: Core Sessions42:25 - Key Session 149:25 - Key Session 253:20 - Key Session 359:20 - Key Session 4If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/ Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.