Can I Set My New FTP In A Race? | GTN Coach's Corner

Published on January 30th 2023

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Can you use racing to do FTP tests? Can I make adjustments to my training program? What is the right gear selection in erg mode? What are THE best recovery tips? How quickly will I lose fitness if I take a break? James & Heather are here to answer your #gtncoachescorner questions! Useful Links Submit your Photo and Video to us ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://gtn.io/UPLOAD Check out the GTN Shop ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://gtn.io/TeamKit 0:00 - Intro 0:42 - FTP in a race? 3:34 - Erg Mode Gearing 5:58 - Best Recovery Methods 7:25 - Does my 70.3 plan lack intensity 9:55 - Week Off = Lose Gains? Watch more on GTN... ๐Ÿ“น The Best Fitness Test? 20 Minute FTP Vs Ramp ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://gtn.io/MC ๐Ÿ“น Watch our Editorโ€™s Choice Playlist ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://gtn.io/editorschoice ๐Ÿ“น Watch our weekly show, The GTN Show ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://gtn.io/GTNshowPlaylist Photos: ยฉ Triathlon / Getty Images ๐ŸŽต Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound / Artlist ๐ŸŽต #gtn #triathlon #swimbikerun #swim #bike #run The Global Triathlon Network (GTN) is the world's biggest triathlon YouTube channel, with new videos every day! GTN is for anyone who loves triathlon: from seasoned triathletes to first-timers โ€“ and everyone in between! With the help of our former pro and Olympic medal-winning team, weโ€™re here to inform, entertain and inspire you to become a better triathlete; including videos on: - How to swim, bike, and run faster with expert knowledge - Try our session ideas - Investigations into wide-ranging topics - The best triathlon bike tech and gear with pro-know-how - In-depth, entertaining features from the heart of the sport - Chat, opinion and interact with us across the channel and on social media! Join us on YouTubeโ€™s best triathlon channel to get closer to the sport and to become a better, faster and fitter triathlete! Welcome to the Global Triathlon Network. Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon bikes: http://gtn.io/canyon-bikes THEMAGIC5: https://gtn.io/TheMagic5 MET Helmets: https://gtn.io/MET ON Running: http://gtn.io/On-Running Orca: http://gtn.io/Orca Park Tool: http://gtn.io/parktool Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gtn.io/PrecisionHydration Selle Italia: https://gtn.io/SelleItalia Trimtex: https://gtn.io/Trimtex Wahoo: https://gtn.io/Wahoo Zwift: http://gtn.io/zwift Watch our sister channels: Global Cycling Network - https://www.youtube.com/gcn GCN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/gcntech GCN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/gcnracing GCN Italia - https://www.youtube.com/gcnitalia GCN en Espanol - https://www.youtube.com/gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - https://www.youtube.com/gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Francais - https://www.youtube.com/gcnenfrancais GCN Japan - https://www.youtube.com/gcnjapan GCN Training - https://www.youtube.com/gcntraining Global Mountain Bike Network - https://youtube.com/gmbn GMBN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://www.youtube.com/emb