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EPISODE · Jul 3, 2026 · 58 MIN

When to Let Go of FTP and CTL: Why Fitness Metrics Can Limit Your Performance

from The BaseCamp Community Podcast · host BaseCamp Endurance Coaching

FTP and CTL are powerful tools for building fitness; but they are not performance. In this episode, we explore when athletes need to stop chasing bigger numbers and shift their focus toward what actually produces results: fitness, durability, repeatability, and performance skills. Learn why holding on to training-phase metrics for too long can limit your ability to perform when it matters most.

FTP and CTL are powerful tools for building fitness; but they are not performance. In this episode, we explore when athletes need to stop chasing bigger numbers and shift their focus toward what actually produces results: fitness, durability, repeatability, and performance skills. Learn why holding on to training-phase metrics for too long can limit your ability to perform when it matters most.

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FTP and CTL are powerful tools for building fitness; but they are not performance. In this episode, we explore when athletes need to stop chasing bigger numbers and shift their focus toward what actually produces results: fitness, durability,...

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