FTP and zones
Signs that your FTP is too high
An FTP that is too high turns normal sessions into survival. There is nothing wrong with lowering it if the plan becomes impossible.
Recommended steps
- You fail reasonable workouts several days in a row.
- Tempo or sweet spot zones feel like racing.
- ERG frequently locks you up.
- You need to lower intensity to finish almost everything.
- First rule out fatigue, poor sleep, or illness.
- Lower FTP a little and observe several sessions.