About this episode

Rob addresses listener questions on training challenges, FTP testing, and Training Stress Score for triathletes.

Rob answers listener questions covering the most common real-world training challenges for busy age-group triathletes. This week: -> How to handle training when bad weather makes outdoor riding impossible... -> Why the 20-minute FTP test beats ramp tests every time... -> How to structure an FTP block versus IRONMAN-specific training... Rob also breaks down Training Stress Score — what your TSS should actually be on a long ride and what a sky-high number is actually telling you. Plus, why your current FTP matters far less than the months of training still ahead of you. * * * * * * * SPONSORS * * * * * * * * Thinking about your first Ironman or 70.3 in 2026? At ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Team Oxygenaddict,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ we specialise in helping busy professionals fit high-quality training around demanding jobs and family life. We’ve just reopened for new athletes with only a handful of slots available. Book an application call today to find out if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict for the coming season here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/…

People in this episode

Host: Rob Wilby

Topics covered

• bad weather training
• FTP testing
• TSS explained
• triathlon training
• listener Q&A

Keywords

• bad weather
• FTP test
• TSS
• triathlon
• training challenges

Sponsors

Team Oxygenaddict

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Precision Fuel & Hydration

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