Athlete Success Stories Vol. 3: How Fast Can You Get?

Welcome to Athlete Success Tales, a sequence highlighting the unbelievable journeys of athletes from all walks of life who’ve achieved success with TrainerRoad. Every quantity showcases inspiring athletes who share their experiences—from their preliminary challenges via coaching, to how TrainerRoad helped them attain their biking targets and surpass expectations.

How Cyclists Across the World Are Getting Stronger with TrainerRoad

Athletes from all walks of life and each nook of the globe use TrainerRoad to turn out to be stronger, fitter, and extra assured cyclists. Whether or not they’re recovering from severe setbacks, managing demanding schedules, or working towards elite competitors, these tales spotlight the ability of dedication, consistency, and the correct coaching platform.

From New Bike owner to 272 FTP in Underneath a 12 months

“Simply began biking lower than 12 months in the past. I’ve solely used coach roads for my coaching. Began at 195 FTP and with coach highway development I’m sitting at 272. Simply need to say because of Jonathan and the group since I see you’re energetic right here.” –—Ryan McDonough, ZwiftxTrainerRoad Membership

Ryan’s story reveals how TrainerRoad’s structured coaching development can produce dramatic positive aspects in health—even for athletes new to the game.

Finest Form of Their Life on Restricted Time

“Been utilizing TR for a few 12 months to assist me get good bike rides in with very restricted time. I began with just a few rides per week then determined to do a program for a century journey earlier this 12 months. The adaptive coaching in 3 months obtained me in a number of the finest bike form of my life (38 yrs outdated)… My FTP has gone from 180 to 232 in simply 8 months and I really feel nice on the bike and off. I’ve additionally discovered their customer support to be tremendous responsive after I’ve had questions. Their podcasts are additionally very informative and motivating. My solely remorse will not be making an attempt TrainerRoad quickly!”—BW129

TrainerRoad’s Adaptive Coaching routinely adjusts exercises to your health and schedule, permitting you to coach successfully with restricted time.

Health and Resilience

“The blue blocks have been my companion via all method of ups and downs in life over the past 12 years. When different elements of residing have been complicating and compromising, TR has helped encourage and encourage me to new heights of health and resilience. This is able to sound like a industrial if it weren’t additionally true: in 2012, lengthy earlier than AI ftp detection, I did my my first 20 min ftp take a look at and landed at 212. I used to be 41 on the time. Final week, for kicks, I retested the 20 min FTP take a look at and got here up at 314. I’m 53 now and in the very best form of my life. The blue blocks and all of the individuals who make TR attainable are how I’ve been capable of obtain this enchancment. TR, reward.”—Revnathan

From Coronary heart Assault to Quicker Than Ever

“I’m an adult-onset bicycle owner… I began mountain biking after a health care provider gave me a really stark warning. I misplaced a variety of weight initially and began TrainerRoad, however after a lifetime of not caring for myself I nonetheless ended up with a coronary heart assault at 50 (100% blockage of my RCA, fortunate to be right here)… Although I used to be lucky to succeed in a hospital and be handled in a short time I misplaced a variety of cardiovascular power.As I went via cardiac rehab, I included TrainerRoad into the restoration plan (OK’d by my physician).My FTP after the center assault was 170 (1.72 Watt/kg) and after steadily constructing again up my present FTP is 250 (2.6 Watt/kg). I’m stronger now than I used to be earlier than the center assault. The straightforward prescription of “Do that at the moment” works for me, the truth that it adjusts if life occurs to my schedule is superior.In October I took a tremendous journey to Bentonville, finishing a number of days of using in a row with pals, it was extra pleasant on account of the added health. I’m getting into occasions (racing might be the mistaken phrase for what I’m doing, taking part is extra prefer it). Although I’ll by no means be aggressive, feeling stronger on the bike makes being out on the paths a lot extra enjoyable.”—Justafatguy

TrainerRoad’s construction and suppleness helps athletes keep on observe—even with well being challenges and large targets.

From Paralysis to Podiums

“Dropped from 269lbs initially of 2017 to round 190lbs now. Biking is the rationale. Signing as much as TR in September 2019. It was the catalyst to proceed my health enchancment/fats loss journey and never fall again into dangerous habits, particularly through the moist/chilly UK winter which appears to final without end and places me off biking outdoor.Biking has been transformational for my bodily and psychological well being.TR has performed an enormous half in attaining these enhancements. Loads of ups and downs alongside the best way. Being knocked off my bike in a hit-and-run in 2020 with publish incident issues and paralysis for six months was the low level. Restarting indoor coaching in January 2021 with an FTP of 224 was very daunting (now at 310). Gaining my crit racing improve from Cat-4 to Cat-3 in September 2022 was a excessive level and I attribute the enhancements to utilizing TR. My quick energy was a lot increased 2 years in the past than it’s now, with the TR exercises permitting me to deal with that facet. Altering tack to longer efforts of sustained energy and TTE has been fascinating and revelatory over the past couple of years. Smashing my goal time on the Dragon Grand Fondo (135 miles 11k toes of climbing) this summer season was one other private success on the again of this alteration in focus, once more the lengthy winter base on TR and the early-year structured construct was behind that in my opinion. Loving the brand new options (AI ftp / masters plans) which have helped me proceed to enhance regardless that I’m closing in on my 52nd birthday :)”—Dsirrom

Masters Plans and AI FTP Detection assist time-crunched athletes get stronger and smarter with their coaching, even years after damage or setbacks.

Quick Outcomes

“It helped me improve my FTP by 40w in 4 months. What else do I must say?” —Tim Dwyer

Racing Towards Huge Objectives with a Busy Household Life

“I’ve been a bicycle owner and TrainerRoad consumer for nearly 5 years now. I’ve had a number of kids throughout that point, and TR has helped me construct and keep a shocking quantity of health given the calls for of this part of life. 5 years in, I simply hit my all time excessive FTP (254) and really feel like I’m on a trajectory to 4w/kg if I keep constant. I discover AI FTP detection retains me motivated to stay to the plan moderately than simply carry out on take a look at day.In my second 12 months of biking, I used to be ending DFL in each cyclocross race I did. This 12 months, I had two 4ths and a third! I really feel assured that TR will assist me in a few of my long run targets like Lotoja, Park Metropolis P2P, and Leadville.It’s superb how far the product has come within the final 5 years and I’m tremendous pleased with my journey with TrainerRoad.” —Jackwiser

AI FTP Detection permits Jackwiser to remain centered on coaching as an alternative of testing, serving to him make constant progress towards formidable race targets.

Energy, Endurance, and Peace of Thoughts

“I began highway biking in 2013 on the age of 31 and began utilizing TR in 2017 after I obtained a sensible coach in anticipation of not having the ability to get out on the highway a lot with the beginning of my second little one. I feel my first FTP take a look at in 2017 had me round 315W, however that was utilizing the ability meter on my Wahoo Kickr Snap so I’m undecided how a lot I can belief that quantity (I began utilizing an actual energy meter on my bike and powermatch just a few months into beginning TR). Anyway, my present AI FTP is 374 for a W/Kg of 4.32.TR has actually enhanced the sturdiness of my health and enabled me to place in lengthy days within the saddle (I’m extra of a “diesel-engine” sort)…Past what TR has helped me do on the highway, TR has been essential for sustaining my psychological well being via some troublesome profession patches similar to getting laid off and the final ups and downs of working for a biotech startup. It grounds me into specializing in one thing I can management amid when it seems like there are a lot of issues which are exterior of my management.

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From Cat 5 to Podiums—and Extra Household Time

“I’m 45 years outdated and have been utilizing TR constantly since 2017…My preliminary FTP with TR was round 190. It presently floats throughout peak between 300-304 (4.8 W/Kg). I’ve additionally misplaced about 40 kilos, which helps. TR has taken me from a cat 5 to a cat 1 (pending approval) in about 6 seasons main as much as most not too long ago, a sixth place end at nationals final week!By way of how TR has been significant to me, the largest issues are seeing the outcomes and having the ability to spend extra time with my household. I’ve two children (6.5 and a couple of.5) and I do shift work for a residing, so I have already got a bit guilt from working the occasional evenings, nights, and weekends. The effectivity of doing most of my coaching indoors is really a present of time that I do my finest to reap the benefits of. I’m simply not in a spot the place I can go do 4+ hour weekend rides. But, because of TR, my efficiency is doing greater than OK.TR is the one indoor platform I take advantage of. I began with low quantity and have regularly elevated to 8-10 hours per week most weeks. To be trustworthy, I in all probability ought to journey exterior extra however TR makes it really easy to get the work completed. A number of suggestions: 1. belief the method. consistency is vital and TR makes consistency really easy. 2. benefit from the little victories. Discover little targets to maintain issues transferring/fascinating. I used to be thrilled when my Z2 energy was increased than my Z2 HR. Doing the primary 2 hours exercise. Doing the primary exercise that burned 900 cal/hr. Simply discover little issues to have a good time alongside the best way. 3. reap the benefits of all of the issues TR presents, together with this discussion board. I’ve discovered a lot from the folks right here and discover it to be the most effective communities in my nook of the web.Future targets… Get to five W/kg and podium nationals. The pan-am race is in my neck of the woods the subsequent 2 years, and I’d like to get a prime 10 there.Thanks to everybody at TR and everybody on this discussion board. Any success I’ve had is due to all of you. Maintain pedaling and pleased vacation season!” —Justin

TrainerRoad’s complete options perceive the place your health is and helps you attain your targets for athletes of all ranges, availability, and expertise.

From Struggling to Dash Duathlon Podiums

“I’ve been a TrainerRoad consumer for about 1.5 years now, and I’m actually grateful for TR and the indoor biking group. I began my journey struggling to finish half-hour on Zwift, weighing 101.4 kg with an FTP of 219 W. At this time, I’m at 74 kg, with a 312 W FTP, and I even achieved a 4th place end within the 30–39 age group at a Dash Duathlon.” —Crayonz051

TrainerRoad helps endurance athletes of all sorts attain their targets.

6-Month Transformation

“August 2024 – AI FTP 213 watts, 210 lbs (95kg), 2.24 w/kgFebruary 2025 – AI FTP 249 watts, 180 lbs (81 kg), 3.07 w/kg” —Texastoast

From CrossFit to Severe Bike owner

“Im a 34 y/o male, I began biking as a technique to increase my endurance capability within the service of performing higher in crossfit. I started at a deficit since I’ve all the time had bronchial asthma. However inside just a few mountain bike rides I discovered that I most popular the bike. However I used to be SO SLOW. To place into context how sluggish i used to be, Aug 2021 My FTP was 119… Sept 23(2024) I made a decision to decide to Coach Street and noticed my FTP bounce from 239 to 255 in a month or so. This motivated me to stay to TrainerRoad. Three months later, I used to be at 282 FTP.The purpose is that this: I went from 239 to 286 FTP in lower than a 12 months with TrainerRoad.” —Mpierce1

TrainerRoad helps athletes of all backgrounds make huge positive aspects on the bike.

How Quick Can You Get?

These athletes come from completely different backgrounds, expertise ranges, and life circumstances—however all of them share one factor: constant progress with TrainerRoad. Whether or not your objective is to complete your first group journey, attain a private finest FTP, or stand on the rostrum, TrainerRoad provides you the instruments and construction to get there.

With adaptive suggestions, AI FTP detection, intuitive exercise scheduling, and a world group of assist, you’ll all the time know the subsequent finest step to turning into a quicker, stronger, and extra assured athlete.

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These tales showcase how TrainerRoad helps athletes at each degree understand their biking potential. We love celebrating your progress, so be a part of our group and share your personal TrainerRoad success story right here on the discussion board.

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