The problem with using a data set from triathlon races is that it cannot take into account the differences between a well executed race and a poorly executed one. As a previous poster said, triathlon is all three sports in one event. Sure, but with enough data points this effect will become null, b...

(1) Would the simple ratios (3.8, 9.5, 2.5) be useful, if applied to one-event time trials (e.g., a 10K road race), for determining a triathlete's relative strengths in the three disciplines? (2) Would these ratios still hold in a well-executed race? (In other words, instead of using the race split...

The problem with using a data set from triathlon races is that it cannot take into account the differences between a well executed race and a poorly executed one. As a previous poster said, triathlon is all three sports in one event. A strong runner might ride too hard and blow up their run. They ma...

This looks familiar. Some of it from Andrew Coggan? He's Mr. FTP. I don't train with a PM, so I haven't read his book. Good summary. Pretty much how I train, except for the long ride... if I raced it, I would be cooked! I like to smash the last 1-2 hours though. Thanks. Yes, based very much on Cogg...

trixiee wrote:Curious as to why the name change, MarK?

Mark is my name; I don't want a clever alias anymore.

jamix; even as a beginner I'd still recommend you ride at a little higher intensity for at least one more ride a week. If you're riding three times, then one easy, one at ~85% MaxHr and one intervals set. Make the intervals shorter than 5min; try instead for 1min x 3 on 1min rest and build every sec...

Introduction Cycle training for triathletes is an interesting challenge given that we have manage the need to train for the cycling leg of our races at the same time as we have to train the other two elements of the race as well. That need introduces a logistical challenge and means we have to get ...